ECU Interfaces/Adaptors

What is the ECU interface?

The Race Technology ECU interface is a small in-line module for use with any combination of our data loggers and display to allow data from your engine management system to be displayed and recorded.

Who is the ECU interface designed for?

The ECU interface is designed for anyone wishing to read vehicle or drive train sensor data directly from their ECU, without the need for additional sensors. Common parameters such as engine speed, coolant temperature, throttle position, etc, are normally available from the ECU, so no additional sensors would be required if using the ECU interface. This leaves the analogue input channels on your data logger free for connection to more specialised sensors, not normally monitored by your ECU (eg: suspension travel). ECUs are being added to the compatibility list all the time. Please contact Race Technology to confirm compatibility with your ECU.

Key Features

• Compatible with Race Technology displays and data loggers as stand alone units, or as part of a data logger and display system
• CAN and Serial models available, compatible with a wide range of ECUs
• Receive data from existing vehicle sensors via your ECU – no need to add additional sensors for data logging
• All channels from the ECU are in addition to the channels already provided with the Race Technology data logger/display
• Upgradeable firmware. Both the CAN and Serial interfaces are flash upgradeable with firmware updates
• Inline electronics encased in a tough injection moulded case
• Supplied with cables, instruction manual and comprehensive software CD

A list of compatible ECUs follows:

For more detailed information on compatible firmware versions and the available channels please consult our knowledge base by clicking the relevant ECU.
When ordering an interface please be sure to include your contact details with the order, so we may contact you to confirm the exact model required. 

What is the ECU interface? 

The Race Technology ECU interface is a small in-line module for use with any combination of our data loggers and displays to allow data from your engine management system to be displayed and recorded.

Who is the ECU interface designed for?

The ECU interface is designed for anyone wishing to read vehicle or drive train sensor data directly from their ECU, without the need for additional sensors. Common parameters such as engine speed, coolant temperature, throttle position, etc, are normally available from the ECU, so no additional sensors would be required if using the ECU interface. This leaves the analogue input channels on your data logger free for connection to more specialised sensors, not normally monitored by your ECU (eg: suspension travel). ECUs are being added to the compatibility list all the time. Please contact Race Technology to confirm compatibility with your ECU.

Key Features

• Compatible with Race Technology displays and data loggers as stand alone units, or as part of a data logger and display system
• Receive data from existing vehicle sensors via your ECU – no need to add additional sensors for data logging
• All channels from the ECU are in addition to the channels already provided with the Race Technology data logger/display
• Upgradeable firmware. Both the CAN and serial interfaces are flash upgradeable with firmware updates
• Inline electronics encased in a tough injection moulded case
• Supplied with cables, instruction manual and comprehensive software CD

What is the CAN interface?

The Race Technology CAN interface is a small in-line module for use with any combination of our data loggers and display, to allow data from any device transmitting standard CAN bus data to be displayed and recorded.

Who is the CAN interface designed for?

The CAN interface is designed for anyone wishing to read vehicle or drive train sensor data directly from their ECU or other CAN device, without the need for additional sensors.  Common parameters such as engine speed, coolant temperature, throttle position, etc, are normally available from the ECU, so no additional sensors would be required if using the CAN interface. This leaves the analogue input channels on your data logger free for connection to more specialised sensors, not normally monitored by your ECU (eg: suspension travel).

NOTE:  The CAN interface is only compatible with CAN BUS vehicles / ECUs.  If in doubt please consult your vehicle agent or ECU manufacturer.

Key Features

• CAN interface fully user configurable with software supplied. Programmable for virtually any CAN device or ECU using standard CAN protocols. Select which channels to receive and decode
• Compatible with Race Technology displays and data loggers as stand alone units, or as part or a data logger and display system
• Receive data from existing vehicle sensors – no need to add additional sensors for data logging
• All channels are in addition to the channels already provided with the Race Technology data logger/display
• Upgradeable firmware
• Secure configurations. CAN bus protocol are in some cases secret information. The existing configuration cannot be read out of the interface
• Inline electronics encased in a tough injection moulded case
• Supplied with cables, instruction manual and comprehensive software CD
• The interface is supplied with no configuration and the user will need the CAN protocol information of the device it is connecting to in order to configure the interface

Universal OBD-II system: This universal OBD-II system works with both serial and CAN OBD data formats. Most vehicles from 1996 onwards will have an OBDII port, this is however not guaranteed. The number of parameters available through the OBD port can vary between manufacturers.

The system reads directly from the vehicle’s OBD “On Board Diagnostics” port. The data available can then be logged by one of our data loggers and/or displayed with one of our displays.

Typical OBD-II data channels:

• Engine load
• Water temp
• Lambda 1 and 2
• Lambda 1 and 2 short trim
• Lambda 1 and 2 long trim
• Fuel pressure
• Manifold pressure
• RPM
• Ignition angle
• Inlet air temp
• Throttle position
• Fuel level

It is worth noting that not all of these are available in all makes of cars, it depends on manufacturers how many channels are available through the OBDII port.