Spitronics Simulator 3 User manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Connecting Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2
3. Inputs and Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1. LED Indicators : ECU ................................................................................................................... 3
3.2. Turning Kno s : ECU.................................................................................................................... 3
3.3. Up and Down Buttons ................................................................................................................... 4
4. Program Button ..................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Connecters ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.1. DB44 ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.2. 12V DC Power Jack ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.3. 6Way ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.4. 8Way ............................................................................................................................................ 5
6. Signal Simulating .................................................................................................................................. 5
7. Changing Programs ............................................................................................................................... 5
8. Programming the Simulator .................................................................................................................. 6
9. Testing a Spitronics TCU ...................................................................................................................... 6
9.1. LED Indicators : TCU ................................................................................................................... 7
9.2. Turning Kno s : TCU.................................................................................................................... 7
10. Simulator Harness ............................................................................................................................. 8
11. Trigger Ta le .................................................................................................................................... 8
11.1. Crank Gears .................................................................................................................................. 8
11.2. Distri utors ................................................................................................................................. 10

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1. Introduction
The Spitronics Simulator is a diagnostic tool designed to help you test Spitronics products.
The Spitronics simulator is compatible with:
- Spitronics ECU’s EMU, TITAN, VENUS, PLUTO, PLUTO2, SATURN MERCURY and MERCURY2
- TCU’s TITAN, NEPTUNE, NEPTUNE2, MERCURY and MERCURY2
- Firing modules F10, F11 and all newer modules
- Idle control1/2 TYPE 1 and 2
- Selective non Spitronics management units with the correct harness for the simulator.
Please read through the manual to make sure you follow the correct setup requirements.
2. Hardware Setup
Important!
ECU’s is automatically grounded through the 12 way connector, do not apply a separate
ground to the unit, unless testing an old EMU or a TITAN TCU
Power is supplied to the simulator through the 12V jack that is fitted to the simulator either
through the 12V power supply sold with the unit or battery.
2.1. Connecting Instructions
1. Connect the power supply to the 12V jack on the simulator.
2. Connect the unit (MERCURY, VENUS etc.).
3. Make sure the green power (PWR) LED on the simulator comes on when power is
applied. Also the units LED’s will switch on and this will signify that the unit is
powered up.

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3. Inputs and Outputs
3.1. L D Indicators : CU
The L D's will indicate all simulated outputs:
Relay = Fuel Relay E-Relay = Electronic Relay
P7 = Positive Coil Driver 7 P8 = Positive Coil Driver 8
P5 = Positive Coil Driver 5 P6 = Positive Coil Driver 6
P3 = Positive Coil Driver 3 P4 = Positive Coil Driver 4
P1 = Positive Coil Driver 1 P2 = Positive Coil Driver 2
GP1 = General Purpose Output 1 RPM = RPM Output
N1 = Negative Injector Driver 1 N2 = Negative Injector Driver 2
N3 = Negative Injector Driver 3 N4 = Negative Injector Driver 4
N5 = Negative Injector Driver 5 N6 = Negative Injector Driver 6
N7 = Negative Injector Driver 7 N8 = Negative Injector Driver 8
GP2 = General Purpose Output 2 5V = Monitor the Units 5V Output
PWR = Power TRIG = Simulator Trigger
3.2. Turning Knobs : CU
The Turning knobs simulates all inputs:
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor RPM = Engine Revolutions per minute
POT = Potentiometer Cam1 = Cam Sensor Degrees
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Cam2 = Cam Sensor Degrees
Altitude = Altitude Pressure Sensor Speed = Road Speed
Water = Water Temp Sensor Lambda = Exhaust Gas Sensor
Air = Air Temp Sensor Fuel Pressure = Fuel Pressure Sensor

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3.3. Up and Down Buttons
These two buttons are mainly for TCU testing to simulate the up and down shift buttons.
The buttons are connected to the DB44 and can be used for other purposes as well.
4. Program Button
The program button is not only there to put the simulator in the correct program, it can be
used to change the RPM speed to simulate high and low speeds as well as removing RPM
from the unit to test startup or fuel relay. If the simulator is set on 0 RPM and the power is
removed for a very short time and put back on again the PRM’s will still be 0 and the unit
will switch the fuel relay driver on and then off again if there is still no RPM’s to simulate
fuel pump prime when the key is turned on.
5. Connecters
5.1. DB44
The DB44 connecter connects to the MERCURY and VENUS harnesses that will connect
to the specific unit you want to test.
5.2. 12V DC Power Jack
The Power Jack for applying power to the Simulator.
5.3. 6Way
The 6Way connecter connects to your programmer so you can update your simulator’s
firmware if there are new features available. Be sure to never upload incorrect firmware

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into the simulator as it will lock the internal processor. Once the processor is locked the
simulator will have to be sent back to Spitronics to be repaired.
5.4. 8Way
The 8Way is for future use
6. Signal Simulating
The simulator is capable of simulating more than 30 different triggers Crank and TDC (Top
Dead Center) position sensors as well as two Cam sensors can be simulated and can be
selected by the program button located on the simulator. The simulator program can be
changed via the program button located on the simulator.
7. Changing Programs
Note
When programming the Simulator, two rapid flashes signifies a zero
1. Switch the simulator off.
2. Hold the button in while turning the power on to enter program mode.
3. Release the button and press once, the green trigger LED will indicating the current
mode of the simulator. If the simulator is in the correct mode and do not want to
change the mode, simply just switch the power off and on again to retain that mode.
4. Enter the new program: press the program button on the simulator to enter a
program
Note
Press the button 5 times in succession to enter a zero in the first character. Press the
button 10 times to enter a zero in the second character.
4.1 Example1: To enter program 09 to simulate a 36-1 trigger, enter a zero by
pressing the button 5 times, then the simulator will confirm a zero by flashing

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back twice fast, enter a 9 by pressing the button 9 times, the simulator will then
flash the program back at you to confirm the correct program. The simulator is
now in program 09.
4.2 Example2: To enter program 12 to simulate a 60-2 trigger, enter a 1 by pressing
the button once, when the simulator has confirmed a 1 by flashing back once,
enter a 2 by pressing the button twice, the simulator will then flash the program
back to confirm the correct program. The simulator is now in program 12.
5. The simulator power off automatically, just press the power on again to apply the
changes.
8. Programming the Simulator
The simulator firmware can be updated as new versions are released. In most cases the
new firmware will activate more triggers to be simulated and new features.
Important!
Remember to hold the power button down when connecting to the simulator with the
firmware programmer, the unit has a relay build in so as soon as you connect the relay
will disconnect the power and the simulator will not have power to program.
Important!
Do not attempt to upload any non-simulator related firmware onto the simulator, the
simulator may be damaged and will have to be send back to Spitronics to be repaired.
9. Testing a Spitronics TCU
Important!
Note that when testing a TCU unit on the simulator that the inputs and output will work
different from an ECU. This is because the TCU has less inputs and outputs than the ECU.
When testing a TCU, put the simulator in mode 45, with this mode you can change the
engine speed and road speed individually to simulate what happens on a motor car while
driving. The TCU has positive outputs so the positive (Red) LED’s will be used to display the
solenoids.

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When testing a TCU or a Neptune TCU use the NEPTUNE harness. (Sold separately)
When testing a Mercury TCU use the MERCURY TCU harness. (Sold separately)
9.1. L D Indicators : TCU
The L D's will indicate all simulated outputs:
Relay = Fuel Relay (Mercury TCU only) E-Relay = Electronic Relay (Mercury TCU only)
P5 = Solenoid 5 / Line Pressure P6 = Solenoid 6 / Lockup
P3 = Solenoid 3 P4 = Solenoid 4
P1 = Solenoid 1 P2 = Solenoid 2
GP1 = GPO1 (Mercury TCU only) RPM = Speedo Output (Mercury TCU only)
N1 = Line Pressure 1 (Mercury TCU only) N2 = Line Pressure 2 (Mercury TCU only)
N3 = Line Pressure 3 (Mercury TCU only) N4 = Line Pressure 4 (Mercury TCU only)
N5 = Line Pressure 5 (Mercury TCU only) N6 = Line Pressure 6 (Mercury TCU only)
GP2 = GPO2 (Mercury TCU only)
PWR = Power TRIG = Simulator Trigger
9.2. Turning Knobs : TCU
The Turning knobs simulates all inputs:
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor RPM = Engine Revolutions per minute
POT = Profile Switch Cam1 = Not Used
MAP = Reverse logic / Shifter Cam2 = Not Used
Altitude = Not Used Speed = Road Speed
Water = Oil Temp Sensor (Mercury TCU only) Lambda = Not Used
Air = Not Used Fuel Pressure = Not Used

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10. Simulator Harness
Note
The simulator has a series of different harnesses for different applications, make sure
you have the correct harness.
11. Trigger Table
11.1. Crank Gears
Program Trigger
Program 01 ……………….………..8-1 Gear - 16 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 8 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 Tooth Slot)
Program 02 ……………….……….12-1 Gear - 12 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 11 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 Tooth Slot)
Program 03 …………….………….12+1 Gear - 60 Pulse/Rpm - Magnetic
(1. 12 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 TDC Tooth
Program 04 ……………….……….12+Home Gear - 12 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 12 Tooth Crank Pulse)
(2. 1 Tooth Cam Home Pulse)
Program 05 ……………….……….18-1 Gear - 18 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 17 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 Tooth Slot)
Program 06 ………………….…….24-1 - 24 Pulse/Rpm - Magnetic
(1. 23 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 Tooth Slot)
Program 07 ……………….……….24-2 Gear - 24 Pulse/Rpm

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(1. 22 Teeth Crank Pulse with 2 Tooth Slot)
Program 08 ……………………….30-2 Gear - 30 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 28 Teeth Crank Pulse with 2 Tooth Slot)
Program 09 ………….…………….36-1 Gear - 36 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 35 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 Tooth Slot)
Program 10 ……………………...36-2 Gear - 36 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 34 Teeth Crank Pulse with 2 Tooth Slot)
Program 11 ………………………...60-1 Gear - 60 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 59 Teeth Crank Pulse with 1 Tooth Slot)
Program 12 ………………………...60-2 Gear - 60 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 58 Teeth Crank Pulse with 2 Tooth Slot)
Program 13 ………………………...Suzuki 3Cyl 36-4 Gear - 36 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 36 Teeth Crank Pulse with 2x2 Tooth Slots)
Program 14 ………………………...Colt V6 - 18 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 3 Pulse Crank Gear)
(2. 4 Pulse ID Cam Gear (3 Small 1 Large))
Program 15 ………………………...Subaru 6&7 Tooth - 36 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 6 Pulse Crank Gear "Weird 6 Tooth")
(2. 7 Pulse Cam Gear "Weird 7 Tooth")
Program 16 ………………………...Subaru 36-6 Gear Pulse/Rpm
(1. 30 Teeth Crank Pulse with 3x2 Tooth Slots)
Program 17 ………………………...Mazda 4+Home - 8 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 4 Tooth Crank Gear)
(2. 1 Tooth Cam Home Pulse)
Program 18 ………………………...Fiat 4Cyl 1.8L 16V 6&3 - 36 Pulse/Rpm - Magnetic Crank Hall
Cam
(1. 6 Tooth Crank Gear)
(2. 3 Tooth Cam Home Pulse - 1 Small 2 Large)

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Program 19 …………………………18-6 TDC Home Gear - 18 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 12 Teeth Crank Pulse with 3x2 Tooth Slot)
(2. 1 Tooth Cam Home Pulse - 180°)
11.2. Distributors
Program Trigger
Program 30 ………………………...TEST Program
(1. Crank Pulse)
(2. TDC Pulse)
(3. Cam1 Pulse)
(4. Cam2 Pulse)
Program 31………………………….24+TDC - 12 Pulse/Rpm
(1. 24 Teeth Distributor Pulse)
(2. TDC Distributor Pulse)
Program 32 ………………………...Nissan 4Cyl - 30 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 x Progressive Slots Smaller)
Program 33………………………....Nissan 6Cyl - 45 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 6 x Progressive Slots Smaller)
Program 34 ………………………...Nissan V8 - 45 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 x Progressive Slots Smaller + 4 x Intermediate Pulses)
Program 35 ………………………...Ford Slots 8Cyl - 60 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 8 Slots 1 Large 7 Small (Positive Edge))
(Channel 2 Inverted (Negative Edge))
Program 36 ………………………...Daewoo Matiz 60-6 30 Pulse/Rpm - Magnetic

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(1. 60-2-2-2 Distributor Pulse)
(2. Home Pulse)
Program 37 ………………………...Honda 4Cyl - 12 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 Slots)
(2. 1 Pulse Home)
Program 38 ………………………...Hyundai 4Cyl 16 Valve 1600 18 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 Pulse Timing)
(2. 2 Pulse TDC)
Program 39 ………………………...Mazda 4Cyl 12 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 Pulse Distributer)
(2. 2 Pulse Home)
Program 40 ………………………...Alfa 4Cyl - 76 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 Slots - First 2 Large then 2 Small)
Program 41 ………………………...Spitronics 4 Slots - 12 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 Slots - 1 Large 3 Small)
Program 42 ………………………...Spitronics 6Cyl - 45 Pulse/Rpm - Optic
(1. 6 Slots 1 Large 5 Small)
Program 43 ………………………...Nissan SR20 4Cyl - 12 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 4 Slots)
(2. 1 Pulse Home)
Program 44 ………………………….Mitsubishi 6Cyl Dizzy - 18 Pulse/Rpm - Hall Sensors
(1. 6 Pulse Trigger)
(2. 2 Pulse Home (1 Small 1 Large))
Program 45 ………………………….Gearbox Test Program - Hall Sensors
(1. Crank Pulse)
(2. Speed Pulse)