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NEXUS R3 OVERVIEW

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What is a NEXUS R3 Vehicle Control Unit?

• A new generation engine management system
• A power distribution module 
• A data logger
• A universal wideband controller
• A high speed Wi-Fi communications module
• All natively interconnected with each other
• All programmable with one single  
   piece of software

The NEXUS R3 is one of Haltech’s Vehicle 
Control Units (VCU) which features additional 
functionality that extends beyond just engine 
control. Boasting innovative yet user-friendly 
technology, it sets a new market standard for 
engine management and power distribution 
systems.

An ECU, PDM, Wi-Fi module, wideband 
controller and a data logger all in one.

NEXUS R3 OVERVIEW

NEX-US 

[noun]

– a connection or series of connections 
   linking two or more things.
– a connected group or series
– the central or most important point 
   or place

Optional accessories

 (sold separately)

•  Plug and pins set. AMP 34 pin key 1, AMP 34 pin 

key 2, DTP 4 pin: HT-030013

•   NEXUS R3 Universal Wiring Harness 2.5m: 
    HT-183200
•   Glass mount Wi-Fi antenna with  

    1.5m terminated lead. HT-011401
•   Wideband Flying Lead Adaptor Harness 

    400mm. HT-010723
•   LSU4.9 Wideband Hardware Pack. Inc sensor, 

    adaptor harness and weld-in bung. HT-010746
•   NTK Wideband Hardware Pack. Inc sensor, 

    adaptor harness and weld in bung. HT-010747
•  NEXUS R3 Tube Mount Kit 

  1.625” HT-039067.   1.25” HT-039065
•   Hydraulic cable lug crimping tool. HT-070306

What’s in the box?

• NEXUS R3
• SurLok Connectors (Red & Black)
• Wi-Fi Antenna RP-SMA 108mm
• Mounting Bolts
• USB-C Cable
• USB-C Dust Cap
• Reverse mount VCU label
• USB Key with NSP Software
• Haltech Product Catalogue

HT-030013

HT-183200

HT-011401

HT-010723

HT-010746

HT-010747

HT-039065

HT-070306

Summary of Contents for NEXUS R3

Page 1: ...1 QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...tions linking two or more things a connected group or series the central or most important point or place Optional accessories sold separately Plug and pins set AMP 34 pin key 1 AMP 34 pin key 2 DTP 4 pin HT 030013 NEXUS R3 Universal Wiring Harness 2 5m HT 183200 Glass mount Wi Fi antenna with 1 5m terminated lead HT 011401 Wideband Flying Lead Adaptor Harness 400mm HT 010723 LSU4 9 Wideband Hardw...

Page 3: ...in power or low power mode Blue Connect to unit and install firmware Red Hardware fault DTC None DTCs not present Yellow A DTC is present of any kind past present not severe severe WiFi None Wi Fi is disabled Green solid Wi Fi is enabled Green flashing Wi Fi is enabled and connected to NSP Datalog None Unit is not logging Yellow flashing Unit is logging unit is not looping or not full Yellow Unit ...

Page 4: ...s per log 300 DIMENSIONS Enclosure Not including connector protrusion 196 x 130 x 44 5 mm 7 7 x 5 2 x 1 8 in Overall Including connector protrusion 196 x 149 x 44 5 mm 7 7 x 5 9 x 1 8 in Weight 1 15 kg 2 53 lbs Operating Temperature ambient 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F 12 x Onboard Temperature Sensing Zones ECU 40 to 125 C 40 to 255 F PDM 40 to 150 C 40 to 302 F ELECTRICAL Power Supply across power term...

Page 5: ...s are disabled in low power mode Setting up Wi Fi communications Wi Fi communications can be enabled using NSP in the Wi Fi Module Settings When disabled the module is held in an OFF state and is completely inactive To set up your Wi Fi connection follow these steps 1 Open NSP and connect to your NEXUS R3 via the supplied USB C cable 2 Click on Connections in the feature tree and enable the Wi Fi ...

Page 6: ...d to battery negative or the chassis CHASSIS ENGINE BATTERY GROUND PIN A10 A11 Ignition Switch The ignition switch input pin A13 must be connected to a switched 12V source to turn the NEXUS R3 on Method 1 If wiring to an existing ignition key switch in the vehicle it is important to make sure to wire A13 to the main ignition wire i e not accessory so it doesn t loose power while the engine is cran...

Page 7: ...12 13 196mm 130mm 6 50mm 61 9mm 174 2mm MOUNTING TEMPLATE MOUNTING TEMPLATE ...

Page 8: ... cable is used for crank and cam position sensors Shields must be terminated to battery ground at one end only Specs 10V to 10V input Selectable 1k2 or 440R pull up to 5V Selectable ground reference full differential standard mode 75 to 75V indefinite withstand 48kHz max signal frequency There are two common types of crank cam sensor signals Hall effect optical signal 0 5V digital square wave sign...

Page 9: ...ion coils without internal ignitors draw large amounts of current and thus must use an external ignitor module to be safely triggered by the VCU Connecting directly to ignition coils without internal ignitors will damage the VCU Specs Number of channels 8 Software selectable global 12V or 5V pull up Software selectable individual 270R pull up 10kHz switching speed Automatic overtemp overcurrent fl...

Page 10: ...e output You can use the NSP software to define the maximum number of retries before the output is deactivated until the next VCU reboot The VCU LEDs conveniently display the output state 25A HCOs are PWM capable and can be used for ignition power and injector power as well as to PWM thermofans and fuel pumps control HBO 1 HBO 4 HBO 2 HBO 3 DBW THROTTLE 2 DBW THROTTLE 1 The NEXUS R3 supports up to...

Page 11: ...l frequency band 3V indefinite AC voltage withstand 50V indefinite DC withstand Example Wiring Connections Example Wiring Connections Analog Voltage Inputs AVI Analog Voltage Inputs are inputs to the VCU that accept variable voltage signals from 0V to 5V such as signals from pressure temperature and position sensors These inputs can also accept switched inputs that change between two different vol...

Page 12: ...t overcharge the battery or reverse the polarity of the battery or any charging unit Discon nect the Haltech ECU from the electrical system whenever doing any welding on the vehicle by unplugging the wiring harness connector from the ECU After completing the ECU installation make sure there is no wiring left un insulated Uninsulated wiring can cause sparks short circuits and in some cases fire Bef...

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