The EMU Black is a class-leading, stand-alone engine management system, designed to operate the most advanced and complex engines available. It is a successor of our proven system, EMU. Throughout EMU’s lifetime we collected lots of data that allows us to substantially improve the device hardware and software.
EMU Black targets race cars, road cars, motorcycles, boats, and stationary engine applications.
The EMU Black controls fueling, ignition and auxiliary systems on 1-12 cylinder engines including those with drive-by-wire throttles and VVT.
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.
Free, easy to install firmware upgrades further improve system capabilities (e.g. new strategies, trigger patterns, CAN data streams).
Download Files
EMU Black software package 2.138
Oil_temp_sensor_calibration_pack.zip
The EMU Black 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, the EMU Black has built-in wideband lambda input (Bosch LSU 4.2, and LSU 4.9 sensors wire directly in), MAP control connector (4 bar MAP sensor on board), 2 EGT probe inputs and an input to directly connect 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.
TECHNOLOGY
The EMU Black is assembled according to IPC-S-815A standards to ensure high reliability of the product. The device is manufactured on an automated assembly line with optical inspection, automatically tested including burn-in. The PCB board quality and design, special surface coating and IP60 enclosure keeps the device operational in the harshest environments. The components used allow continued operation in a very wide temperature range (AECQ-100 GRADE 2 (-40 to +105˚C).
SPECIFICATION
GENERAL |
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| Temperature range | AECQ100 GRADE2 (-40 to +105˚C) |
| Reverse battery protection | Yes, internal |
| Operating voltage | 6-22V, immunity to transients according to ISO 7637 |
| Enclosure | IP 60, custom CNC machined aluminium |
| Size (mm) and weight(g) | 150x72x31, 390 |
| Connectors | 1 x 24, 1 x 39 FCI Automotive connector |
| PC communication | USB (with PC client software), serial, CAN |
OUTPUTS |
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| 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 |
| Other outputs | Full bridge up to 7A, can be used as separate outputs or 2 H-Bridges |
| WBO heater | Protected low side up to 5A |
| Communication | Serial, CAN BUS 2.0B |
INPUTS |
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| Analog inputs | 9 inputs, resolution 10Bits, 0-5V (protected) |
| EGT inputs | 2 for K-Type thermocouple |
| Knock sensor | 2 inputs |
| Oxygen sensor | LSU 4.2, LSU 4.9 or Narrow band |
| Trigger inputs | 3 (primary, 2 cams) Hall/ VR software selectable |
| VSS | 1 (Hall / VR) |
| Flex Fuel Sensor | Yes |
| Switch inputs | 3 inputs, switched to ground |
SENSORS |
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| Temperature sensors | IAT, CLT, Oil temperature, AC evap temperature |
| Pressure sensor | MAP, Oil pressure, Fuel pressure (user defined characteristic), AC pressure sensor, Back pressure |
| Oxygen sensor | LSU 4.2 or 4.9 (built in controller), Narrow band, external WBO controllers |
| Speed | Vehicle speed sensor (VR/HALL), Gear sensor (sensor, calculated) |
FUELING |
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| Injectors | Up to 8 HiZ injectors (sequential) |
| Injection angle control | 0-720 deg, start or end of injections |
| 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 | Oxygen sensor corrections, 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 target table |
| Acc. / Deceleration enrichment | Yes |
IGNITION |
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| 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, Wrangler |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Boost ref and target tables | 2 sets 10×10 (TPS vs RPM) |
| Control strategies | Open / Closed loop (PID based) |
| Corrections | Gear, VSS, IAT, EGT |
DRIVE BY WIRE |
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| Control strategy | Advanced 3D PID + static friction compensation |
| Supported throttles | All with DC motor and current requirement lower than 6.5A
Wizard for 28 popular electronic throttles |
| PPS to throttle position characteristic | 3D table |
| BLIP support | Yes |
| ALS support | Yes |
TRACTION CONTROL |
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| TC strategy | Delta RPM, gear compensation |
| Torque reduction | Spark cut using 3D table (16×20) |
| Sensitivity control | 10 position rotary switch |
VARIABLE VALVE TIMING |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Fail safe values for critical sensors | Yes |
| Dashboard indication of failures | Yes, user defined |
| Over temperature engine protection | Yes (oil and coolant), 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 BUS |
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| CAN standard | 2.0B 125, 250, 500, 1000 kbps |
| Supported CAN Dashes | ECUMASTER, Motec M800 Set 1, Haltech E8 E11v2, Pectel SQ 6, AEM |
| Supported OEM CAN streams | BMW E46, Citroen C2, Mazda RX8, Ford ST, Polaris RZR, Mini Cooper R53, Fiat 500, Renault Clio, Lotus, Ford Fiesta, Ford ST, EVO X (AYC support) |
OTHER |
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| Unused injection outputs can be used as AUX output | Yes |
| 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) |
