3 bar MAP Sensor
0
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Output Voltage
Absolute Pressure (kPa)
Figure G.1.4:
3-Bar MAP sensor output voltage.
G.2. Throttle Position Sensor
Fig. G.2 1:
Sample
TPS
The throttle position sensor (TPS) functions as a multi-purpose input
to the
TECgt
. TPS’s that are compatible with the
TECgt
must be of the
potentiometer (rheostat) variety. A potentiometer has three connections:
+5Volt, Ground, and Output Signal. As the throttle is moved, the TPS output
should transition smoothly from a low voltage (approaching 0V) at idle to a
high voltage (approaching 5V) at full throttle. Switch-type TPS’s will NOT
work with a
TECgt
since they do not output a smooth voltage transition from closed to opened throttle.
The throttle position sensor should have a resistance of roughly 10k
Ω
measured across the +5V and
Ground terminals. To determine the pin out of an unknown TPS, follow the instructions below (you will
need an ohmmeter):
1. With the TPS in the
closed throttle
position, measure the resistance of
the following three positions referenced to
Figure G.2.1
: A-B, A-C,
and B-C.
2. With the TPS in the
opened throttle
position, measure the same three
resistances. Two of the readings will have changed from Step 1, and
one of the readings will be the same.
3. The +5V and Ground terminals are from the terminal pair whose
resistance stayed the same between steps 1 and 2. The
Ground
terminal is from the pair whose resistance
increased
from Step 1 to Step
2.
Example:
Step 1.
Closed Throttle: A-B : ~500
Ω
Step 2.
Opened Throttle : A-B : ~9500
Ω
A-C : ~9500
Ω
A-C : ~9500
Ω
B-C : ~9500
Ω
B-C : ~500
Ω
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TECgt Manual Version 2.0
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©2008 Electromotive, Inc.