NLR AMS 1000 boost controller install questions!!

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Ok, i pretty much have the physical install aspect done, now some wiring questions..

1. Do i use the new MAP sensor (supplied with the controller) for both the FAST and The controller, or do i use the original 3-bar GM MAP for the FAST system?

2. Where do i get a signal for the activation? I'm using the transbrake for the clutch signal, is this correct?

3. Do i plug the remaining holes in the solenoids? I lpumbed the solenoids as instructed, and it says to plug the exhaust port of the increase solenoid, but do the EXH and OUT of the decrease solenoid stay open?

4. Does the solenoid polarity matter?

Just waiting on this info to go and try it out!! Thanks for any help you can give guys!!!

 

[Otto J]

Ok, i pretty much have the physical install aspect done, now some wiring questions..

1. Do i use the new MAP sensor (supplied with the controller) for both the FAST and The controller, or do i use the original 3-bar GM MAP for the FAST system?

2. Where do i get a signal for the activation? I'm using the transbrake for the clutch signal, is this correct?

3. Do i plug the remaining holes in the solenoids? I lpumbed the solenoids as instructed, and it says to plug the exhaust port of the increase solenoid, but do the EXH and OUT of the decrease solenoid stay open?

4. Does the solenoid polarity matter?

Just waiting on this info to go and try it out!! Thanks for any help you can give guys!!!

1. the FAST still uses its own map sensor.
The sensor with the AMS1000 is for gate pressure.
Best you tie this map into one of the aux sensors and log it

2. I used an XFI so i used the tps output to trigger the controller.

3.There is only one plug in the increase solenoid ex port

4.Polarity doesnt matter

 

[Dusty Bradford]

I used a 12v+ to activate the controller before each pass.

I think it's the yellow wire with the AMS that ties into your FAST map signal wire. You only use this wire if you want the AMS to also read your MAP.

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

1. the FAST still uses its own map sensor.
The sensor with the AMS1000 is for gate pressure.
Best you tie this map into one of the aux sensors and log it

2. I used an XFI so i used the tps output to trigger the controller.

3.There is only one plug in the increase solenoid ex port

4.Polarity doesnt matter

Thanks a lot Otto, now i can finish wiring it up. but i'm still a bit confused, the MAP sensor provided with the controller (the ssi 60 lb one) is used for logging, not for gate pressure reading? what do i put in the boost channel if this sensor goes to aux?

Dusty, does the 12v activation need to stay active for the entire run? do i just use a switch?

Thanks for the replies guys, i'm starting to understand a little better

 

[Otto J]

The map provided is the boost one for the ams and gos to the boost channel,Tap into this wire if you have an XFI and want to datalog gate pressure

 

[Dusty Bradford]

Yes the 12v activation needs to stay on the entire pass. I have my AMS tied to my liquid intercooler pump so when I turn the pump on, the AMS comes on. When the AMS is on and you have Co2 pressure you will see the psi reading on the display.

Like Otto said. I also tied into the AMS Boost channel signal and ran to XFI so I can log gate pressure.

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Ok, one more quick question.. How much CO2 line pressure should i have?

 

[Otto J]

my reg is set at 50PSI

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Ok, so i finally got the controller installed, and did a launch test on the trans brake. All was going well, pressure was steady, until around 4000 rpm, where the ams1000 shut itself off and restarted immediately?? Anybody else have this problem? it did it 3 times in a row...

 

[Dusty Bradford]

What exactly is it doing?

Starting the ramp over?

Loosing power completely?

Are you on or off the trans brake when this happens?

It has an auto reset feature. I'd have to run through the screens to tell where to find it.

 

[BLACK MAGIC RACING]

Yeah, it happens while still on the transbrake. The logo/intro screen comes on, like when it's first turned on

 

[Dusty Bradford]

Is it powered on by your ignition switch or another switch? Does it wait the same # of seconds everytime before shutting off or could it just be loosing power momentarily.

Try getting on the brake with the controller powered on but not active and see if it still does it.

For example, my controller is powered on by my ignition switch and activated by another switch.

I'm about to leave going to the track, here's a link to the manufacturer's trouble shooting forum.

Electrical - Wires and Pliers - Yellow Bullet Forums

 

[Otto J]

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