Fast Standalone XIM User manual

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Standalone XIM™
Thank you for choosing FAST™ products; we are proud to be your manufacturer of choice. Please read this
instruction sheet carefully before beginning installation, and also take a moment to review the included limited
warranty information.
These instructions focus on the Standalone XIM™. Please refer to the original XIM™ instructions (Part
#FAST4-101) for general XIM™ information.
Standalone Modes
The XIM™ has three modes of Standalone operation.
1. Onboard – adjustments made with physical switches mounted directly on the XIM™ circuit board.
2. Remote – adjustments made through a small, handheld device intended to be used in the cockpit.
3. PC Software – adjustments made through a software package loaded on a laptop.
Onboard Switch Settings
The XIM™ is configured through a series of DIP switch settings. The switches are located under the back cover
of XIM™. To access the switches, simply take the lid off by removing the 5 screws, being careful not to tear the
gasket beneath the lid.
Quick Start Guide for Onboard Mode
These example settings can be used to get up and running quickly. They are on the “safe” side. If desired, any of
the settings can be adjusted to suit the motor or application. More detail about each switch setting is given on the
following page.
INSTRUCTIONS

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For reference, these LS1 settings will give you…
Idle timing: 20° (idle timing plus vacuum advance gives 30° at idle)
Max timing: 24°
All-in RPM: 2800 rpm
Vacuum Advance: 10° (added to base timing at low load)
Rev Limit: 6000 rpm
SW1 (long, 8 DIP switch toggles)
All modes of XIM™ operation require that these be set per application as shown below. Note that #7 needs to be
“ON” to operate in any Standalone mode.
XIM™ DIP Switches
DIP Switch (1-4)
[0=OFF, 1=ON] Ignition Strategy Crank Input “Crank Ref. Angle (*BTDC)” setting in C-Com XFI™ software
0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Crank Trigger 1/2/3/4X, 50* BTDC 50
1 - 0 - 0 - 0 OE Crank Trigger 1/2/3/4X, 1-10* BTDC Actual Crank Position (1-10) + 45
1 - 0 - 1 - 1 Ford Mod, 2 or 4 Valve 36-1 (1 tooth cam) 60
1 - 1 - 0 - 1 Ford Mod, 3 Valve 36-1 (5 tooth cam) 60
1 - 1 - 1 - 1 Chrysler Hemi 36-2-2 50
1 - 1 - 1 - 0 Chrysler Hemi Eagle 60-2 54
0 - 0 - 1 - 1 GM Gen 3 - LS1/LS6 24X (Special) 50
0 - 1 - 1 - 1 GM Gen 4 – LS2/LS7 60-2 (4 pulse cam) 49
0 - 1 - 0 - 1 GM Gen 4 / Gen 3 Cam 60-2 (1 pulse cam) 49
1 - 0 - 0 - 1 24 Pulse Dist. Plug 24X (Even, 1 cam) 50 - 60

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DIP Switch (5-6)
[0=OFF, 1=ON] # of Cylinders DIP Switch (7) [0=OFF, 1=ON] Operation Mode
DIP Switch (8)
[0=OFF, 1=ON] Coil Layout
0 - 0 2 Cylinder 1 Standalone 1 Coil per Cylinder
1 - 0 4 Cylinder 0 CAN Enabled 0 Waste Spark
0 - 1 6 Cylinder
1 - 1 8 Cylinder “CAN Enabled” allows XIM™ to
communicate with XFI™ “Waste Spark” – Each coil fires two companion cylinders simultaneously.
SW2 / SW3 / SW4 / SW5 (rotaries with detents)
SW2, SW3 and SW5 settings are only required for Onboard mode. They are not used with the optional Remote
or PC software.
Setting Resolution Min
(position 0) Max (position 9)
SW3 Idle timing (°BTDC) 2 6 24
SW2 Max timing (°BTDC) 2 22 40
SW5 All in (RPM) 200 1800 3600
SW4* Rev Limit 1000's
(RPM) 1000
(position 3)
3000 9000
* SW4 is also used to select between the three modes of Standalone operation. It is set to 0 for PC Software
mode, 1 for Remote mode, or 3-9 for Onboard mode.
SW3 SW2 SW5 SW4*
Switch
Position Idle Timing (°BTDC) Max timing (°BTDC) All in (RPM) Standalone Mode Rev Limit 1000’s (RPM)
0 6 22 1800 PC Software n/a
1 8 24 2000 Remote n/a
2 10 26 2200 n/a n/a
3 12 28 2400 Onboard 3000
4 14 30 2600 Onboard 4000
5 16 32 2800 Onboard 5000
6 18 34 3000 Onboard 6000
7 20 36 3200 Onboard 7000
8 22 38 3400 Onboard 8000
9 24 40 3600 Onboard 9000
Timing Curve
SW2, SW3 & SW5 are used to construct a base timing curve.
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RPM
SW2: Max Timing
1250
Ignition Timing
SW3: Idle Timing
SW5: All-in RPM

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R18 / R19 (rotaries without detents)
R18 and R19 settings are only required for Onboard mode. They are not used with the optional Remote or PC
software. These can be set fully counter-clockwise (minimum setting), fully clockwise (maximum setting), or
any position in between.
Setting Resolution
Min
(full ccw)
(position 1)
Max
(full cw)
(position 3)
R18 Rev Limit 100’s
(RPM) n/a 0 900
R19 Vacuum advance
(°) n/a 0 20
Rev Limiter
SW4 and R18 are both used to set the rev limiter in Onboard mode. Adding the two settings together gives the
rev limit. For example…
SW4 : position 6 = 6,000 RPM
R18 : center of rotation = 450 RPM.
Together, they set the rev limit to 6,450 RPM.
Vacuum Advance
The vacuum advance feature adds an adjustable amount of timing on top of the base timing curve. The full
amount is added at lower load and phased out as load increases. The MAP sensor must be installed (harness
plugged into sensor and a vacuum line run from the sensor to the intake manifold) for this feature to work
properly. In Onboard mode, R19 can be turned fully counter-clockwise to disable the vacuum advance feature.
Status LED
The Status LED on the XIM™ will…
•Flash briefly once a second to confirm XIM™ is set for Standalone operation
•Flash an even on/off pattern when started up in flash mode (blue “Flash” wire grounded at key-on.
Used to update firmware in XIM™.)
Tach Output
Pin 30-A3 is a 12V square wave tach output. It is available as a loose Brown/white wire and at pin F of the
“CAM/HALL EFFECT” connector.
Manifold Pressure 73 kPa
Added Timing
R19: Vacuum Advance
87 kPa

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Fuel Pump Relay Control
Pin 18-B3 is a fuel pump relay output. It is available as a loose Green wire. It can be wired to the negative side
of a fuel pump relay to control an electric fuel pump. (Do NOT connect it directly to a fuel pump.) The pump
will be primed at key-on. And then will run whenever the XIM™ sees an RPM signal.
Unused Connectors
When using the XIM™ in one of the Standalone modes, the “CAN LINK” and “TO XFI CAM/HALL
EFFECT” connections are not used.
XIM™ Pinout Chart
XIM™
Pin Function Wire Color XIM™ Pin Function Wire Color
30-A1 Inductive Crank Input Red 18-A1 +12V Switched Input Pink
30-A2 Discrete Crank Input Yellow 18-A2 Retard #2 Input Purple
30-A3 Crank Output / Tach Brown/White 18-A3 Digital GND Black/White
30-B1 Digital GND Black (/White) 18-B1 Battery Input Red
30-B2 Digital GND Black/White 18-B2 Retard #1 Input Gray
30-B3 Cam Output Yellow/Black 18-B3 Fuel Pump Output Lt. Green
30-C1 Inductive Cam Input Red 18-C1 Coil Output A Orange
30-C2 Discrete Cam Input Brown 18-C2 Auxiliary Output*
30-C3 Flash Enable Input Blue 18-C3 Power GND Black
30-D1 Digital GND Black (/White) 18-D1 Coil Output D Purple
30-D2 Digital GND Black/White 18-D2 Coil Output C Gray
30-D3 Load Input White/Violet 18-D3 Coil Output B Blue
30-E1 Analog 2 Input* 18-E1 Coil Output E Black
30-E2 5V Reference Red/White 18-E2 Power GND Black
30-E3 Analog GND Black/Pink 18-E3 Power GND Black
30-F1 RS-232 RxD Black 18-F1 Coil Output F Brown
30-F2 RS-232 TxD Red 18-F2 Coil Output G Yellow
30-F3 Dig GND (RS-232) White 18-F3 Coil Output H Green
30-G1 CAN_H Yellow
30-G2 CAN_L Green
30-G3 Digital GND Black/White
30-H1 EST Output A Purple
30-H2 EST Output B Purple/White
* Reserved for future use
Notes:
See letters and numbers molded into sides of

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30-H3 2-Step Input Orange
30-J1 EST Output C Red
30-J2 EST Output E Blue/White
30-J3 EST Output G Green/White
30-K1 EST Output D Red/White
30-K2 EST Output F Green
30-K3 EST Output H Blue
connectors to find pin locations.
“30-“ and “18-“ refer to 30 way and 18 way
connector.
Limited Warranty
FAST, Inc. warrants that all of its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1
year from the date of purchase. This limited warranty shall cover the original purchaser.
FAST, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of its product. To make a
warranty claim, the part must be returned within 1 year of purchase to the address listed below, freight prepaid.
Items covered under warranty will be returned to you freight collect. It is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure that all of the components are correct before installation. We assume no liability for any errors made in
tolerances, component selection, or installation.
There is absolutely no warranty on the following:
•Any parts used in racing applications.
•Any product that has been physically altered, improperly installed or maintained.
•Any product used in improper applications, abused, or not used in conjunction with the proper parts.
•Damage due to excessive manifold pressure, i.e. nitrous backfires, engine misfire, etc.
There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There are no
warranties, which extend beyond the description of the face hereof. FAST, Inc. will not be responsible for
incidental and consequential damages, property damage or personal injury damages to the extent permitted by
law. Where required by law, implied warranties or merchantability and fitness are limited to a term of 1 year
from the date of original purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to
state.