M170

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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
  • Peak and Hold or Saturated Injector Outputs: 8
  • Max Peak / Hold Current: 12 A / 4 A
  • Low Side Injector Outputs*: 2
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: 6
Inputs
  • Universal Digital Input: 8
  • Analogue Voltage Input: 8
  • Analogue Temperature Input: 4
  • Knock: 2

Narrowband Lambda sensor function not supported in GP Packages

Data
  • CAN Bus: 1
  • Logging Memory: 250 MB
Physical
  • Dimensions: 107.5 x 127.5 x 38.7 mm
  • Weight: 315 g
  • Connector: 1 x 66 pin Autosport
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
M170 Pinout
M170 Connector A — 66 way

Mating Connector: Autosport 66 way Red – (Deutsch) AS6-18-35SN – MoTeC #65035

Pin Number Designation Full Name OE Pin Function Description
A01 IGN_LS1 Low Side Ignition 1
A02 IGN_LS8 Low Side Ignition 8
A03 IGN_LS7 Low Side Ignition 7
A04 IGN_LS3 Low Side Ignition 3
A05 IGN_LS2 Low Side Ignition 2
A06 AV3 Analogue Voltage Input 3
A07 AV4 Analogue Voltage Input 4
A08 OUT_HB2 Half Bridge Output 2
A09 OUT_HB1 Half Bridge Output 1
A10 IGN_LS4 Low Side Ignition 4
A11 SEN_0V_A Sensor 0V A
A12 AV5 Analogue Voltage Input 5
A13 UDIG7 Universal Digital Input 7
A14 BAT_NEG1 Battery Negative
A15 BAT_NEG2 Battery Negative
A16 SEN_5V0_A Sensor 5.0V A
A17 IGN_LS5 Low Side Ignition 5
A18 AV2 Analogue Voltage Input 2
A19 BAT_NEG3 Battery Negative
A20 BAT_NEG4 Battery Negative
A21 BAT_NEG5 Battery Negative
A22 UDIG8 Universal Digital Input 8
A23 BAT_POS Battery Positive
A24 INJ_PH5 Peak Hold Injector 5
A25 IGN_LS6 Low Side Ignition 6
A26 AV1 Analogue Voltage Input 1
A27 SEN_0V_B Sensor 0V B
A28 AT1 Analogue Temperature Input 1 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_B
A29 KNOCK1 Knock Input 1
A30 AT3 Analogue Temperature Input 3 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_A
A31 CAN_LO CAN Bus 1 Low
A32 BAT_POS Battery Positive
A33 INJ_PH1 Peak Hold Injector 1
A34 SEN_5V0_B Sensor 5.0V B
A35 AV7 Analogue Voltage Input 7
A36 AV6 Analogue Voltage Input 6
A37 SEN_6V3 Sensor 6.3V
A38 AT2 Analogue Temperature Input 2 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_B
A39 AT4 Analogue Temperature Input 4 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_A
A40 CAN_HI CAN Bus 1 High
A41 BAT_POS Battery Positive
A42 INJ_PH6 Peak Hold Injector 6
A43 INJ_LS1 Low Side Injector 1
A44 AV8 Analogue Voltage Input 8
A45 UDIG4 Universal Digital Input 4
A46 UDIG3 Universal Digital Input 3
A47 ETH_TX- Ethernet Transmit- Ethernet Green
A48 ETH_TX+ Ethernet Transmit+ Ethernet Green/White
A49 UDIG1 Universal Digital Input 1
A50 INJ_PH2 Peak Hold Injector 2
A51 INJ_LS2 Low Side Injector 2
A52 UDIG5 Universal Digital Input 5
A53 UDIG6 Universal Digital Input 6
A54 BAT_BAK Battery Backup
A55 ETH_RX+ Ethernet Receive+ Ethernet Orange/White
A56 UDIG2 Universal Digital Input 2
A57 INJ_PH7 Peak Hold Injector 7
A58 OUT_HB5 Half Bridge Output 5
A59 OUT_HB3 Half Bridge Output 3
A60 KNOCK2 Knock Input 2
A61 ETH_RX- Ethernet Receive- Ethernet Orange
A62 INJ_PH8 Peak Hold Injector 8
A63 INJ_PH3 Peak Hold Injector 3
A64 OUT_HB6 Half Bridge Output 6
A65 OUT_HB4 Half Bridge Output 4
A66 INJ_PH4 Peak Hold Injector 4
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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