EMU CLASSIC

 

We are excited to announce a new and improved version of our popular EMU engine control unit: the EMU Classic.

Our goal at ECUMASTER is to provide the best possible products at an affordable price. The new EMU Classic is evidence of our dedication to that goal. We have improved the design of the EMU based on customer feedback and have kept the price at a similar level.

The main improvements are as follows:

  • Improved ignition outputs allowing the use of more than one active coil on one output,
  • Separate +5V output regulator for external sensors,
  • Highly protected H-Bridges (stepper outputs),
  • Galvanic separated USB port,
  • Compact CNC machined, black anodized enclosure (147x62x30 mm vs 155x120x45 mm)

Both EMU and EMU CLASSIC use the same firmware and software package.

EMU Classic is designed to operate the most advanced and complex engines presently available. The EMU CLASSIC controls fueling, ignition and auxiliary systems on 1-12 cylinder engines including those with drive-by-wire throttles1 and VVT.

 

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The adaptable firmware means the most awkward crank trigger patterns can be utilized allowing future proofing for new patterns not yet released. It can drive up to 6 passive or 12 smart coils directly and does not require external amplifier/power modules to achieve this. Sophisticated drive-by-wire strategies provide a wide range of throttle control along with advanced plausibility (fault/error) checking for safety. The EMU features more built-in value than any other aftermarket ECU. It easily matches the functionality of other stand-alone management systems with multiple inputs and outputs. Unlike many other ECU systems, EMU has built in wideband lambda input (Bosch LSU 4.2 sensors wire directly), MAP control connector (4 bar MAP sensor on board), 2 EGT probe inputs and an input for directly connecting a Flex Fuel ethanol content sensor. All of this provides greater flexibility, reduces costs and negates the requirement for external or supplemental signal conditioning control systems and the associated wiring that other management systems require. Map switching, launch control, adaptive Lambda control, flex fuel and wheel slip control are among many of the software controllable options available.

Download Files

Software:

EMU Software package 1.218
Change log
USB driver 2.12.24
USB Drivers

Manuals:

EMU manual
EMU instrukcja
MUX_switch_–_wiring_diagram

Pinout:

EMU Classic pinout

Technical Drawings:

EMU Classic 3D model
Drawings EMU Classic

Other:

EMUs comparison table
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Specification

GENERAL

Enclosure protection  IP 60
Temperature range AECQ100 GRADE3 (-40 to +85C)
Reverse battery protection Yes, internal
Operating voltage 6-20V, immunity to transients according to ISO 7637
Operating current (ECU) < 0.5A
Size (mm) 155x120x45
Weight (g) 500
Connectors 2 x 24 FCI Automotive connector
Communication USB (with PC client software), serial or CAN

OUTPUTS

Injector outputs 6 protected outputs 5A, low side
Ignition outputs 6 outputs 7A(15A peak) (passive&active coils supported)
Aux outputs 6 protected outputs 5A, low side
Stepper outputs Full bridge up to 0.8A, can be used as separate outputs
WBO heater Protected low side up to 5A
+5V 1
CAN BUS Yes, with additional module
Serial Yes

INPUTS

Analog inputs 7, 10Bits, 0-5V, 4 additional analog inputs with CAN module
EGT inputs 2 for K-Type thermocouple
Knock sensor 2
Oxygen sensor LSU 4.2 or Narrow band
Trigger inputs 3 (primary, 2 cams) Hall / VR software selectable
VSS 1 (Hall / VR)
Flex Fuel Using CAM#2  or VSS

SENSORS

Temperature sensors IAT, CLT, Oil temperature (user defined characteristic), AC evap temperature
Pressure sensor MAP, Oil pressure, Fuel pressure (user defined characteristic), AC pressure sensor
Oxygen sensor LSU 4.2 (built in controller), Narrow band, external WBO controllers
Speed Vehicle speed sensor (VR/HALL), Gear sensor (sensor, calculated)

FUELING

Injectors Up to 6 Hi Z injectors (sequential)
Battery compensation User defined, wizard for popular injectors
Fueling strategies VE based speed density, Alpha N
Air charge temp. Based on IAT and CLT
VE table 2 tables 16×20 (Load x RPM), resolution of 0.1%
Individual cylinder trim Yes
Staged injection Yes
Additional correction EGT correction (per cylinder), BARO, TPS vs MAP, TPS vs RPM, Warmup, Nitrous, LC, ALS, ASE, Fuel pressure, Knock sensor
Lambda based real time correction Using Lambda/AFR target table
Acc. / Deceleration enrichment Yes

IGNITION

Ignition outputs 6 for passive and active coils (software selectable)
Supported triggers N-1, N-2, N-3, N+1, Multitooth, Subaru triggers, Nissan trigger, Lotus Elise, Audi trigger, Renault Clio Wiliams / Alpine, Colt 1.5CZ
Ignition angle table 2 tables 16×20 (Load x RPM), resolution of 0.5 Deg
Per cylinder trim Yes
Dwell time battery compensation Used defined,  wizard for popular coils
Odd fire compatibility Application dependent
Additional correction CLT, IAT, TPS vs MAP, Nitrous,  Idle, Knock sensor, LC, Pit limiter, ALS, Flat shift, Timers, Acc. enrichment

KNOCK SENSING

Channels 2
Resonant frequency range 1-20kHz, 3rd order AAF
Sampling Ignition event driven, knock window
Actions Ignition retard, fuel enrichment, dashboard indication

IDLE CONTROL

Control type PWM solenoids (2,3 wires), drive by wire, stepper motors (bi and unipolar),  ignition cut, fuel cut
Control strategy Open / Close loop , ignition angle control
VE correction Yes, for Alpha-N
Corrections AC clutch, coolant fan, analog input

BOOST CONTROL

Boost ref  and target tables 2 sets 16×20 (TPS vs RPM)
Control strategies Open / Closed loop (PID based)
Corrections Gear, VSS, IAT, EGT

DRIVE BY WIRE1

Control strategy Advanced 3D PID + static friction compensation
Supported throttles All with DC motor and current requirement lower than 6A Wizard for 28 popular electronic throttles
PPS to throttle position characteristic 3D table
BLIP support Yes
ALS support Yes

TRACTION CONTROL

TC strategy Delta RPM, gear compensation
Torque reduction Spark cut using 3D table (16×20)
Sensitivity control 10 position rotary switch

VARIABLE VALVE TIMING

Supported systems VVTi, MiVec, VANOS, Double Vanos
Number of camshafts 2
Control strategy PID based closed loop, CAM angle target tables 12×12

FLEX FUEL

Ethanol content measurement Yes
Fuel temperature measurement Yes
Tables blending VE, IGN, Lambda/AFR, Boost, Cranking fuel, ASE, Warmup
Fuel temperature PW correction Yes

SPORT

ALS 2 independent ALS setting, DBW support
Shift light Per gear shift light
Launch control Yes
Gear cut Yes (Open loop), DBW blip supported Source: Switch, load cell, CAN
Pit limiter Yes
Rolling anti lag Yes

ENGINE PROTECTION

Fail safe values for critical sensors Yes
Dashboard indication of failures Yes, user defined
Over temperature engine protection Yes, user defined, RPM limit
Low oil pressure protection Yes, user defined, shut off
Fuel pressure protection Yes, fuel dose compensation, RPM limit, engine shut off
High exhaust temperature Alarm, per cylinder fuel trim, boost limit

CAN BUS2

CAN standard 2.0A 125, 250, 500, 1000 kBps 11, 29 bits
Supported CAN Dashes3 ECUMASTER, Motec M800 Set 1, Haltech E8 E11v2, Pectel SQ 6, AEM
Supported OEM CAN streams3 BMW E46, Citroen C2, Mazda RX8, Ford ST, Polaris RZR, Mini Cooper R53, Fiat 500, Renault Clio, Lotus, Ford Fiesta, Ford ST

OTHER

Unused injection outputs can be used as AUX output Yes
Unused ignition outputs can be used as AUX output Only for some functions
Output functions Fuel pump, coolant fan, parametric outputs, nitrous control, PWM 3D table output,  AC clutch, main relay, speedometer, tachometer
Password protection Yes, 2 levels
Timers Fuel, Ignition, Boost, timers controlled by virtual outputs
Serial dashboard support AIM, RaceTechnology
Autotune Yes
Built in trigger scope Yes
Logging Real time logging to PC computer, logging on external loggers (serial / CAN)

1External module required

2External module required

3Supported channels are application dependent