LPG CONTROLLER INSTALLATION MANUAL

TECH-104, TECH-114,
TECH-204, TECH-214,
TECH-304, TECH-316, TECH-318,
TECH-504, TECH-516, TECH-518

CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING MANUAL

LPGTECH GAS SETTING 1.0.0.27

Manufacturer: LPGTECH Sp. z o.o.

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Contents
QUICK START.......................................................................................................................................................3
1. LPG INSTALLATION – GENERAL OVERVIEW.........................................................................................4
2. TECH CONTROLLER INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES............................................................................4
3. LED SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION AND USAGE...............................................................................4
3.1. INSTALLING THE LED SWITCHBOARD IN THE DRIVER'S CAB.........................................................................4
3.2. WORKING MODES INDICATION ON THE GAS ON INDICATOR (POS. 1 IN FIG. 1)...........................................5
3.3. SOUND SIGNALS FOR ERRORS DURING OPERATING........................................................................................6
3.4. AUTO-CALIBRATION OF THE LPG LEVEL INDICATOR.....................................................................................6
3.5. EMERGENCY ENGINE LAUNCH WHILE ON LPG ONLY.....................................................................................7
4. CONNECTING THE TECH CONTROLLER ELECTRICALLY TO THE VEHICLE'S
INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................................8
5. SELECTION OF THE REGULATOR............................................................................................................11
6. SELECTION OF INJECTOR NOZZLES......................................................................................................11
7. DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE AND CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION.................................................12
7.1. INSTALLING LPGTECH GAS SETTING SOFTWARE ON PC...........................................................................12
7.2. MAIN MENU.................................................................................................................................................12
7.3. PARAMETERS AND CONTROLLER SETTING TABS.........................................................................................15
7.3.1. 'Car Info'..............................................................................................................................................15
7.3.2. 'Settings'...............................................................................................................................................16
7.3.3. 'Calibration' tab..................................................................................................................................22
7.3.4. 'Map' tab..............................................................................................................................................27
7.3.5. „Oscilloscope' tab...............................................................................................................................36
7.3.6. 'Errors' tab...........................................................................................................................................38
8. TECHNICAL DETAILS...................................................................................................................................41

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Quick start
• Mount the LPG system into the car.
• Tank a few gas units and check the tightness of the pressurized elements.
• Switch fuses for Tech installation.
• Connect your computer to the TECH driver.
• Start the LPGTECH Gas Setting software.
• Adjust the positioning in the Settings tab.
• Turn on the ignition switch without starting the engine.
• Check the data displayed in Reading Panel.
• Start the engine on petrol.
• Check the time index of petrol injection.
• Wait until the engine’s temperature reaches more than 50˚C.
• Perform Calibration at idle run.
• Collect the petrol index (petrol injection time map when on petrol).
• Collect the gas index (petrol injection time map when on gas).
• Check deviations between the maps.

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1. LPG INSTALLATION – GENERAL OVERVIEW

Before installing the LPG into a vehicle, one you must:
• Check the overall vehicle condition.
• Check the condition of your engine and petrol system - OBD diagnozer.
• Determine which type of installation is appropriate for the vehicle (consider
electronics, injectors, reducer).
• Locate the points where the electrical system is connected - see the wiring diagram of
the vehicle.
• Select the gas tank and determine the location of its mounting.
• Designate the location for a gas refueling valve.
• Determine the location for the TECH controller installation.
• Designate the location in the cab where the LED switchboard should be mounted.
• Determine the location for mounting the pressure regulator and the injectors.
• Disconnect the vehicle battery.
• Start the installation process.

2. TECH CONTROLLER INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES

• TECH drivers should be always installed with joints heading up (see arrow on the
cover) – so that it is possible to disconnect the joints from the driver.
• Only the above mentioned configuration protects the controller from any possible
flooding.
• The location of this installation cannot be exposed to humidity or high temperatures.
• The fuses and the programming joint mounted on the wiring loom should be visible
and easily accessible.

3. LED SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION AND USAGE

• The LED switchboard mounted in the cab should be visible for the driver.
• Beeper, a signaling device should be audible for the driver.
• When the installation of the beeper is done the sealing tape should be removed from
the loudspeaker.

3.1. Installing the LED switchboard in the driver's cab

• Designate the location of the switchboard on the dashboard.

• Bore a hole (9 mm diameter).
• Put a double-sided tape beneath the switchboard.
• Connect the wires with the beeper.
• Stick the switchboard into the hole.

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Figure 1. LED switchboard chart

1 - gas on indicator - green

2 - gas reserves indicator - red
3 - app. 25% of gas in the tank - green
4 - app. 50% of gas in the tank - green
5 - app. 75% of gas in the tank - green
6 - app. 100% of gas in the tank - green
7 - B/G - changes the TECH Controller working mode

• The LED switchboard indicates the controller’s current working mode as well as the
level of gas in the tank.
• The B/G button changes the controller’s working mode. After igniting the engine the
switchboard lights are on and indicate the gas level in the tank. Consecutive pressing
on the B/G button changes the controller’s working mode.

3.2. Working modes indication on the GAS ON Indicator (Pos. 1 in

Fig. 1)

• no light - on petrol
• flickering steadily - waiting for correct gas parameters when switching
• fixed light - on gas
• short flashes - on petrol due to gas shortage

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3.3. Sound signals for errors during operating

Action „Click” “OK” „Error” „Pressure error”

Click short signal long signal two long signals

Button X
Service X
Switching and working on gas
Emulator switching X
signal (if connected)
Gas pressure error and X
switching back to petrol
Switching error and X
switching back to petrol
Powering system error X
and switching back to
petrol
Minimum reducer X
temperature and
switching back to petrol
Calibration on idle run
Start X
Finish X
Error X
Calibration of gas level indicator
Start X
Finish X
Error X

3.4. Auto-calibration of the LPG level indicator

It is possible to perform an auto-calibration of the LPG level indicator. This function

automatically chooses the LPG level sensor type and sets the appropriate LPG level voltage
thresholds.

WARNING!
The calibration is possible only when the tank is empty and when you need to
fill it up.

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To perform the LPG level indicator calibration you should fill the LPG tank up following these
steps:

• Go to the LPG station.

• Keep the engine on; press and hold the B/G button on the switchboard.
• Turn off the ignition switch while still pressing the B/G button.
• Release the B/G button – the diodes will turn on periodically (from the lowest to the
highest LPG level indication)
• Fill the LPG tank up.
• Turn on the engine.
• The auto-calibration has been finished.

The voltage thresholds that have been set automatically can be changed when needed using
the Settings tab, LPG level indicator button.

If we want to check operation of the gas level indicator, we can remove it from multivalve and
rotate it to check its operation and range. LEDs in switchboard and in software will change
their state only when the engine is off and the ignition switch is on. After RPMs appearance,
high time constant is turned on and the LEDs indicator reaction is very slow to avoid
continous LEDs blinking because of gas fluctuation in the tank.

WARNING!
Setting the voltage levels manually should be performed only when the engine
is off and the ignition switch is on. If the engine is on the reaction will be slower.

3.5. Emergency engine launch while on LPG only

It is possible to launch the engine when there is only LPG in the tank. However it should be
remembered that it is an emergency situation and a few precautions should be taken:

• Turn off the ignition with the ignition switch key– ‘0’ position on the ignition switch.
• Press the B/G button on the LED switchboard.
• Holding the B/G button start the engine with the ignition switch key.

WARNING!
After performing the above emergency engine launch you should wait until the
engine’s temperature is adequate so that the reducer can work properly. The
Engine’s Temperature Indicator should show app. 40˚C (104 oF ) Otherwise the
reducer can freeze, which will start engine again. The reducer or any engine
element may also be damaged.

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4. CONNECTING THE TECH CONTROLLER ELECTRICALLY TO THE VEHICLE'S

INSTALLATION

Figure 2. Connection diagram – 4 cylinders

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Figure 3. Connection diagram – 6 and 8 cylinders version

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• The TECH system should be installed in the vehicle accordingly to the above
mentioned diagrams.
• You should pay much attention to the wire colors.
• It is prohibited to perform any action that would alter the connections as well as to
make any changes in the electrical bundle.
• If you must differentiate between the injector and the controller supplying wires you
should proceed accordingly to the following directions:
o Take off both of the fuses.
o Put the fuse 4A into one of the two empty spaces – the light on the
switchboard should turn on after launching the ignition switch – the wire
connected with the fuse 4A is the wire supplying the controller.
o If the light on the switchboard does not turn on – put the fuse 4A into the
alternative empty space.

During connecting gas level sensor, red wire (on connection diagram - Hall sensor power
supply) is used only to power Hall sensor. In case of use resistance sensors (2 wires) red
wire is not connected and should be carefully isolated. Connecting to this wire high power
receiver (for example: electro-valve) or short circuit to ground will cause power supply
disconnecting and displaying the message in the software: Power supply error - no power
supply of switchboard, pressure sensor and gas level sensor.

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5. SELECTION OF THE REGULATOR

WARNING!
It is very important to select the proper regulator on the basis of a given engine
power. Using regulators that do not have enough power will result in limited
engine power when on LPG. It may also cause engine error signals and
uncontrolled car’s behavior while driving.

• If the car’s engine power exceeds 200 HSP two regulators should be installed in
parallel with each other.
• LPG nominal pressure should range from 0,9 bar to 1,6 bar.

6. SELECTION OF INJECTOR NOZZLES

• When selecting the diameter of injector nozzles you should consider the injectors
type, the number of cylinders and their power, the type of engine’s controller and
regulator’s nominal pressure.
• Nozzles should be chosen in accordance with the nozzle producer guidelines along
with the LPGTECH Gas Setting software directions.

Power per 1 cylinder Recommended nozzle diameter

(HP) (mm)
10 1,6
15 1,8
20 2
25 2,2
30 2,4
35 2,6
40 2,8
45 3
50 3,2

Table 1. Selecting injector nozzles diameter depending on the engine power per cylinder
(LPG pressure ~ 1,2 bar)

WARNING!
When the ‘Injection Mode’ is set to „FullGroup”, LPG is injected after two petrol
injections. In this case the nozzles diameters should be 20-25% bigger than
those in Table 1.

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7. DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE AND CONTROLLER

CONFIGURATION
7.1. Installing LPGTECH Gas Setting software on PC

• Download the software from the website www.lpgtech.pl.

• Launch LPGTECH Gas Setting Setup.exe.
• Proceed according to directions, choose installation parameters and perform
consecutive installation steps.
• Do not stop installation process as it will cause software malfunction.
• Install a USB interface controller if your computer does not have one already
installed.
• Connect the TECH Controller to PC via USB interface.
• Launch LPGTECH Gas Setting.

WARNING!
If you decide to change the version of the software you always need to perform
the installation.

7.2. Main Menu

Main
• Settings – opens section for detail personalization
• Authorization settings – you can perform the registration and set authorization details
• Save setting to a file
• Load settings from a file
• Finish

Connecting – setting communication with the controller

• Connect / Disconnect
• Auto-injection – the software finds the proper connection port automatically
• Ports, the port to which the controller should be connected is tagged

Parameters – displaying respective car and LPG installation parameters in separate

windows
• Engine Revolution Frequency (RPM)
• Engine Load
• Collector’s pressure/Suction Collector Pressure
• LPG pressure
• Regulator’s temperature
• LPG temperature
• Lambda 1
• Lambda 2
• Battery voltage

Language – choose language

• Polish
• English

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Controller – controller parameters

• Controller information
• Software update
• Beeper test
• History – a window listing all the messages and changes in controller mode.

Documentation – opening a folder with technical documentation.

Help
• About – software information
• FTDI controller installation
• PL2303 controller installation

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Current Parameters window:

Figure 4. Current Parameters window

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7.3. Parameters and Controller Setting Tabs

7.3.1. 'Car Info'

You should specify the car’s and regulator’s information as well as the nozzle diameters. This
information will be used to perform vehicle’s settings backup.

Figure 5. 'Car Info' tab

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7.3.2. 'Settings'

The classification of all the parameters required to perform vehicle’s configuration.

Figure 6. 'Settings' tab

7.3.2.1. ‘Car Settings’ group contains:

• Engine type – select engine type: normally aspirated engine without supercharger or
Turbo – supercharged engine
• Number of cylinders – set the number of cylinders.
• Number of cylinders per coil – set the number of cylinders per coil. The impulses
originate from the coil or camshaft position sensor. Selected value should represent
the adequacy between the RPM signal in the software and the motor’s factual RPM.
• RPM signal – RPM detection threshold. For RPM signals originating from ECU set
the detection threshold to app. 2,5 V, for RPM signals originating from ignition coil to
more than 6 V.
• Injection Mode / Detecting Injection Mode – type of controlling petrol injectors and
detecting the type of such injection. If the ‘FullGroup’ is on LPG is injected after every
two petrol injections.
• Type of Control – set the type of control for petrol injectors: driven by ‘+’ or ground.
• Renix – set control for the Renix injectors.
• Supply pressure –the pressure value bigger than the atmospheric one for
supercharged engine.

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7.3.2.2. ‘LPG configuration’ group contains:

• Petrol type – select the type of petrol.
• Controlling algorithm:
STANDARD - used commonly, this gas injection algorithm requires setting the
gas injection time multiplier at multipoint. Used in older models due to their
limitations.
TECH - this advanced algorithm eliminates the need to prepare the multiplier
map and adjusts gas controlling to modern car’s highest standards.
• Injector type / LPG injections corrections – you can set the type of the injector
mounted in the car and open the window enabling LPG injector’s corrections.
• Adaptation / Adaptation settings – sets multiplier self-adaptation on the basis of the
maps collected along with corrections of OBD modules.
• Regulator's Temperature Sensor – you can set the type of sensor to measure
regulator’s temperature. You can use the default settings of Sensor „4k7 (TECH)"
which is included in the set.
• LPG Temperature Sensor – you can set the type of sensor to measure LPG
temperature. You can use the default settings of Sensor 10k (PTS-01) which is
included in the set.
• LPG Level Sensor / Setting LPG Level Sensor – uyou can set the sensor type to
measure LPG level in the tank and open a window to set voltage thresholds for
particular LEDs. When you perform LPG indicator auto-calibration the sensor type
and LED voltage thresholds will be already set.

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Figure 7. LPG injection correction

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Figure 8. Detecting the type of injection

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Figure 9. Setting LPG Level Sensor

7.3.2.3. 'Swicthover to LPG' group contains:

• Regulator’s temperature – minimal regulator’s temperature; when lower the engine

will switch to petrol
• LPG temperature – minimal LPG temperature, when lower the engine will switch to
petrol
• Injectors heating – turing on/off gas injectors heating
• Heating threshold – regulator’s temperature, below which the heating is turned on
• Switchover RPM – minimal RPM required for the engine to switchover to LPG.
• Switchover delay – The period of time between the moment the rotation occurs and
the moment the engine switches to LPG
• Delay per cylinder – RPM between consecutive cylinder switchovers to LPG.
• Switchover signal – sound of switching over consecutive cylinders to LPG.

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7.3.2.4. 'Switchover to petrol' group contains:

• min. LPG temperature – minimal LPG temperature; when lower the engine will
switch over to petrol.
• min. LPG pressure – minimal LPG pressure; when lower the engine will switch over
to petrol.
• min. LPG pressure time – the time when the minimal LPG pressure occurs.
• min. gas RPM – minimal RPM on gas; when lower the engine will switch over to
petrol. When RPM increases above the minimal value the engine will switch over to
gas.
• max. gas RPM – maximal RPM on gas and maximal engine load; when higher the
engine will switch over to petrol. When RPM decreases the engine will switch over to
gas.
• max. engine load on gas – maximal value of engine load when working on gas,
above which the engine automatically switches to petrol when the value decreases
the engine switches back to gas.

7.3.2.5. Original Settings

Pressing the Original settings button restores all the producer’s settings.

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7.3.3. 'Calibration' tab

This tool selects parameters automatically and verifies positioning after initial LPG system
installation in the car.

Figure 10. 'Calibration' tab

Calibration process at idle run:

• Press Start calibration.
• Select Gas injection controlling algorithm (TECH recommended)
• You will see the oscilloscope course in the columns showing calibration progress
• To end calibration press End Calibration.

WARNING!
Calibration provides proper controller operating only at idle run.

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Figure 11. Messages while calibration in progress

Calibration progress can be observed on two indicators. If the process stops a message will
be displayed explaining the causes of such action.

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Figure 12. Calibration is done.

After the process is done the result of calibration will be displayed. Press Close to close the
box. You will be automatically redirected to Maps.

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Figure 13. After calibration for TECH controlling algorithm

If the TECH controlling algorithm is used a slide bar Blend composition or Set button will be
visible.
After the process is finished the ‘Map’ tab will display two messages on the left-hand side of
the screen – on a green background – informing that collecting gasoline and LPG injection
time maps is required.

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Figure 14. After calibration for STANDARD controlling algorithm

If the STANDARD algorithm is used the multiplier line will be displayed where you will find
tools to perform editing.

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7.3.4. 'Map' tab

The status of the collected maps: petrol (injection times when on petrol) and LPG (injection
times when on petrol) maps along with the difference between those two can be observed in
one of four viewing modes. Each viewing mode presents the same data in various graphic
interpretations. If the deviation should be corrected, each mode is equipped with a slide bar
Blend composition and Set button (for TECH algorithm) or multiplier diagram (for
STANDARD algorithm).
From this point you can also change the algorithm controlling LPG injection
(TECH/STANDARD). You can also delete petrol and gas maps if you want to collect them
again after you have changed the settings or reinstalled the software.

Collecting gas map (petrol injection times when on petrol)

The engine should be switched to petrol to perform test drive in time when the petrol map is
collected. To ensure correct collecting of the injection times the engine should reach maximal
RPM. The engine should also work on maximal engine load. The collection status can be
observed on the lower part of the diagram, where the red columns are visible or in ‘Table’ tab,
where once the collection process is finished the table turns red. When this process is
finished you should collect the map of injection times on LPG.

Collecting gas map (petrol injection times when on gas)

The engine should be switched to LPG supply and similarly to the previous scenario the test
drive should be performed on maximal engine load. The engine should reach maximal RPM
to ensure correct collecting of the gas injection times. Similarly to petrol map the status of
gas injection times collection can be observed on a diagram in the lower part of the screen,
where the blue columns are visible or in the ‘table’ tab, where once the collecting progresses
the table turns blue.

WARNING!
Only when both maps are thoroughly collected the deviation will be displayed.
Both test drives must be performed in combined cycle, including steady speed,
starting speed and accelerating as well. Both maps should be collected under
the same conditions in the maximal range of RPM and engine load possible.

Correcting deviations for TECH controlling algorithm

To perform the deviation correction between maps under TECH controlling algorithm
(concerning the overall range of times, rotations and pressure collector alleviation) you can
use the slide bar Blend composition or Set button.
The intelligent correction system does the entire job. However it can be done only when the
calibration is performed at idle run.

WARNING!
After the deviations are corrected for the TECH algorithm slide bar should
indicate app. 1.
If the value is higher, the nozzle diameter should be reduced.
If the value is lower, the nozzle diameter should be augmented.

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Correcting deviations for STANDARD controlling algorithm

To perform the deviation correction between maps under STANDARD controlling algorithm a
change in a multiplier line should be made. To reduce the difference between petrol and gas
maps for particular injection times move the multiplier bar at the time you need. If the blend is
too weak you should move the multiplier bar up. If the blend is too rich you should slide the
multiplier bar down.
To change the multiplier’s shape use your mouse and keyboard.
- clicking the left mouse button on edition point will mark it (it highlights the point)
-move the highlighted point with left/right/up/down keys [↑] [←] [↓] [→] ,
-clicking left mouse button on a diagram marks the whole multiplier (it highlights the
diagram),
-move the highlighted diagram with up/down [↑] [↓],
- clicking right mouse button on the multiplier adds a new point,
-the Delete key deletes the highlighted point.
The diagram should be steady without rapid decreases or rises.

WARNING!
After the deviations correction the value of STANDARD algorithm multiplier
under maximal load (injection times 16-18 ms) should indicate app.1.
If the value is higher, the nozzle diameter should be reduced.
If the value is lower, the nozzle diameter should be augmented.

If the nozzle diameter is too small the engine’s power can be limited!
If the nozzle diameter is too big there may be problems with the engine when on idle run or
during the transition to cat-off.

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7.3.4.1. 'Map' tab – „Columns” view

The diagram shows the difference between the petrol and gas injection times. If the gas
injection times become shorter the diagram will display a red column pointing „Rich blend”. If
the gas injection times become extended the diagram will display a blue column pointing
‘Weak blend’.

Figure 15. Columns for TECH controlling algorithm

If the system is regulated properly the columns should be low. The recommended deviation
for low loads is ± 0.3ms for high ones ±0.6ms. To correct deviations use Blend composition
slide bar under TECH algorithm or violet multiplier diagram under STANDARD multiplier
algorithm.

Map collecting status can be observed in the lower part of the screen, where map collecting
indicators are visible: a red one for petrol and a blue one for gas.

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Figure 16. Columns for STANDARD algorithm

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7.3.4.2. 'Map' tab – '2D diagram' view

The view show maps as diagrams:

- RED – petrol map (injection times on petrol with reference to engine load),
- BLUE – gas map (injection times on gas with reference to engine load),
- VIOLET – multiplier with editing points (only under STANDARD algorithm).

Figure 17. 2D diagram for TECH controlling algorithm

If the system is regulated properly the map diagrams should agree. The recommended
deviation for low loads is ±0.3 ms for high ones ±0.6 ms. To correct deviations use Blend
composition slide bar under TECH algorithm or violet multiplier diagram under STANDARD
multiplier algorithm.

Map collecting status can be observed in the lower part of the screen, where map collecting
indicators are visible: a red one for petrol and a blue one for gas.

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Figure 18. 2D diagram for STANDARD controlling algorithm

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7.3.4.3. 'Map' tab – '3D Diagram' view

This view shows three-dimensional diagrams for petrol injection Times, gas injection Times
and their deviations with reference to engine load and RPM. It is a perfect view to see
whether the maps were collected properly. To change the viewing angle you should move the
mouse in the upper right corner of the screen (2D/3D bar in view box).

Figure 19. 3D diagram

The diagram shows:

− red - petrol map (injection times on petrol),
− blue - gas map (injection times on gas
− green - deviation between the maps

You can switch the diagram with Petrol and Gas buttons.

If the system works properly the deviation line should be flat (0 ms). To correct deviations use
Blend composition slide bar for TECH algorithm or violet multiplier diagram for STANDARD
multiplier algorithm.

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7.3.4.4. 'Map' tab – 'Table” view

This view shows the differences between petrol and gas injection times with reference to
engine loads and RPM listed in a table. If the system is properly adjusted the disparity should
be minimal (recommended deviation for low loads is ± 0.3ms and ±0.6ms for high loads.

Figure 20. A table

Figure 13 shows respective ranges for petrol and gas maps.

Those ranges should be collected while driving.
1 – idle run range
2 – range of medium rotation and loads (steady driving – out of the city)
3 – maximum load (top gear acceleration)
4 – maximum power
5 – cut-off
If the system works properly the time difference will be displayed digitally in gray color. It
should be close to 0. Recommended deviation for low loads is ± 0.3ms and ±0.6ms for high
loads. To correct deviations use Blend composition slide bar under TECH algorithm or
violet multiplier diagram under STANDARD multiplier algorithm.

The diagrams are switched over with Petrol and Gas buttons.

Map collecting status:

− red color show already collected elements of petrol map

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− blue color show already collected elements of gas map

− green color show elements of both maps

7.3.4.5. Corrections

Only when STANDARD algorithm is used the correction table is visible. It allows you to
correct gas injection times according to RPM. To change corrections follow these directions:

• Highlighting: pick the required cell in the table using a mouse cursor – you can
pick a single cell or a number of cell that you want to highlight. To highlight more
than one cell hold left Mouse button. The number of cells can also be marked
using keyboard – press and hold SHIFT using needed arrow keys [↑] [←] [↓] [→].
• Setting correction: after selecting the cells you have to set the value of
correction. Try holding [CTRL] and pressing arrow keys up/down [↑] [↓].
• Deleting correction: if you press DELETE „Correction” button (in the left
bottom corner) the correction will be deleted.

Figure 21. Corrections

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7.3.5. „Oscilloscope' tab

It allows you to observe engine and LPG system parameters variations. It draws selected
parameters online. It also enables you to load previously saved oscilloscope data from a file.

Figure 22. Oscilloscope

1 - Start diagram – starts drawing diagrams

2 - Stop diagram – stops drawing diagrams. When you stop diagram and place mouse
cursor on the oscilloscope area you will be able to measure the time of a selected
segment. To do so you have to press left mouse button where the segment begins,
while holding the left mouse button move the cursor where the segment ends. When
you release the button the time of the selected segment will be measured.

3 - Save oscilloscope data – saves oscilloscope data to a file.

4 - Stop saving oscilloscope data – ends saving to a file.

5 - Load oscilloscope data – after loading the file the controller switches over to
‘Reading from a file’. To reconnect with the controller you need to use ‘connect’ button
in ‘Connection’ menu.

6 - Zoom in – reduces the number of second for an element.

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7 - Zoom out – increases the number of second for an element.

8 - Manage diagrams manual – you can arrange diagrams manually.

9 - Place diagrams – diagram regular spacing.

10 - All diagrams on the same line – places the diagrams at the same line.

11 - Oscilloscope settings – settings for particular diagrams.

12 - Screen capture – save screen capture to a file (bitmap).

13 - Reset data – resets every oscilloscope data.

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7.3.6. 'Errors' tab

If any error occurs the ‘Error’ tab will be highlighted in red.

Figure 23. Error signalization

WARNING!
When the error message appears you need to analyze the message and fix the
fault causing errors. Having done it you can erase the content of the widows by
pressing “Delete errors”.

Error messages were divided into three groups:

• Actual errors – current errors

• Registered errors – errors frequently occurring during the controller’s operation
• Waiting errors – errors sporadically occurring during the controller’s operation

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Figure 24. Errors

Error description:

Error text is displayed in red:

• Power error – no power supply (switchboard, pressure sensors and LPG level
sensors),
• Power error – no power supply (motor operated valves),
• Power error – no power supply (LPG injectors),

• Collector’s pressure sensor error – voltage too low / ground fault.

• Collector’s pressure sensor error – voltage too high / positive sequence fault / no
sensor.
• LPG pressure sensor error – voltage too low / ground fault.
• LPG pressure sensor error – voltage too high / positive sequence fault / no sensor.
• Regulator’s temperature sensor error – voltage too low / ground fault.
• Regulator’s temperature sensor error – voltage too high / positive sequence fault / no
sensor.
• LPG temperature sensor error – voltage too low / ground fault.
• LPG temperature sensor error – voltage too high / positive sequence fault / no sensor.
• No LPG injector 1-8.

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• LPG injector short circuit 1-8.

Message description:

The text of the message is displayed in black:

Message Cause
Battery’s voltage too low Battery power supply lower than 10[V].
LPG injectors [1-8] fully open LPG injector open. If this message occurs frequently check
if the nozzle diameter and the regulator’s performance
indication.
Switchover to gas time One of the petrol injectors lacks signalization or the
exceeded ‘Number of cylinders’ positioning is wrong.
Gas pressure lowering time Controller cannot lower gas pressure when too high. The
exceeded regulator may be broken.
The rotation dropped away Wrong ignition switch wiring. It occurs also when the engine
when the ignition switch was is off.
on
Out of range positioning Incorrect values in positioning. Controller automatically sets
a factory value. Unless the message occurs after installing
the newest software version, controller memory is broken.
LPG pressure after starting the When the gas absolute pressure is below 1.05[Bar]. (The
system too low moment engine switches to gas).
The LPG system might be leaking.
LPG pressure after starting the When the gas absolute pressure is over 3.00[Bar]. (The
system too high moment engine switches to gas).
The regulator might be broken.
Gas pressure too high while When the gas absolute pressure is over 3.50[Bar]. (while
operating operating). The regulator might be working incorrectly at
cat-off or it is broken.

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8. TECHNICAL DETAILS

Voltage 12 [V] -20% +30%

Total current input on stand-by <0,05 [mA]
Operating temperature -35 +115 [°C]
Tightness class IP54
Gas injectors resistance >= 1 Ω

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