FC-Datalogit FC-Datalogit New Zealand I've got an Apexi Power FC in my '96 RX7 and i love it! But the commander is a pain to use and there's no data logging! I want to be able to see whole maps not just a little corner of a map. I want to be able to save and upload maps in one hit rather than going in and out of those menus. My thumb hurts! I want to be able to log all the sensors on my engine and I want to set my fans to come on at 85 degrees instead of 100.
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Is that all too much to ask? I know Apexi have the software to do all this so I asked them if I could buy a copy. The short answer was NO! The long answer is they lease the software to Apexi Exel dealers in Japan.
If everyone had it the dealers would stop paying. Which is all very well in Japan but I'm in New Zealand! I brought the car in Japan but I don't want to ship it back for a tune up. Such a shame. Now I'm no genius but I know one when I meet one! We will call him 'Mr.
X' for the time being. X has an FD (gen 3 FD3S RX7) with a Power FC. His hobbies are drag racing and number crunching. X' decided he needed data logging if he was going to get his 'stock' FD to do any better than his best 12.2 1/4 mile time. X built the 'FC-Box' interface, wrote a lot of software software, 'FC-Edit' and, with a combination of logging runs and fine tuning his FD and optimizing his driving style he got his best 1/4 down to an 11.6. Well, it wasn't quite that simple and it took a lot of development time too, but it can be easy for you because 'Mr.
X' and I have put the whole system into one easy to use package we call 'FC-Datalogit'. 'FC-Datalogit' Hardware. (Commander sold separately) Commander is not required but will work if you have one and want to use it Here's how you use 'FC-Datalogit';. note specifications are subject to change due to our continuos improvement programme. Install the FC-Edit software from the FC-Datalogit CD provided. Connect the 'FC-Box' to the Power FC.
The 'FC-Box' has one lead running out of it with a plug on the end. (The same type of plug as the Power FC commander). Plug that lead into the commander socket on the Power FC (just like you would plug the commander into the Power FC). Be careful, line the little mark on the plug with the dimple in the socket. Don't force it in. There is a Power FC type socket on the other end of the 'FC-Box'. If you want to use your commander you can plug it in there and it will retain it's original functionality.
Connect the 'FC-Box' to a laptop. Older laptops have serial ports and you use a serial cable as pictured above.
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'FC-Datalogit' comes standard with a serial cable. P lug the serial lead into your lap top and the other en d into the serial socket on the 'FC-Box'. note Newer laptops have USB ports: USB ports USB Plug If you have USB ports on your laptop y ou will need to purchase an approved/supported Serial-USB converter from your 'FC-Datalogit' dealer. The 'FC-Box' has terminals where you can plug up to four addition inputs.
A professional tune for your Apexi Power FC unlocks hidden HP while improving reliability and fuel economy using Datalogit cable and software. Members can download the latest version of the FC-Edit software. Datalogit or an FC-Datalogit dealer. We can't support non. Model Apexi Power FC for.
You can use an input to plug a wide band o2 sensor controller into the 'FC-Box' and log the output or use two inputs if you want to have a wide band o2 with earth compensation. Basic Logging. Push the 'Start' button in the monitor window. Go for a drive.
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When you have logged the appropriate run, push 'stop' and 'save', give the file a name. You can review your logged data or live streaming data on the embedded strip chart software. You can also add watches to display individual or logged streams of data.
The german programer who is doing FC tune has just done a box that would cost around 50 USD if produced. The software is a freeware. So it is free I have FC tune and FC edit installed on my PC, FC Tune looks so professional compare to FC edit. Check it out: here is the FC box on the left and the FC datalogit on the right the FC box it rather simple but cost 50 USD only. I'm expecting to see a better box coming with analog imput too!
I would imagine that there is no circuit diagram knocking about for the FCTune box?