RaceCapturePro Sensors
Sensors
Temperature Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
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Pico 5615pt |
3/8" NPT threaded brass body and a 2 pin terminal. | Can be used for air inlet temperature for normally aspirated engine | * Using 2.2K pullup resistor
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Pico 5616pt |
3/8" NPT threaded brass body and a 2 pin terminal. |
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AEM | |||||||||||||||||
AEM-30-2012 |
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Infrared Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
Mfg / Part # | Image | Notes | |||||||||||||||
Mylexis MLX90620 |
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Thermocouple Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
Analog Devices AD597 Type K Thermocouple amplifier | Low cost, easy to use thermocouple amplifier with 10mv/C temperature output directly from a K-Type thermocouple. Ideal for creating a simple thermocouple to 0-5v sensor.
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Maxim MAX31851 Thermocouple amplifier | Versatile thermocouple amplifier with 1-wire (I2C) digital interface. Ideal for monitoring multiple sensors
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Pressure Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
Fluid Pressure | |||||||||||||||||
These sensors are appropriate for measuring fluid pressures in an engine. Not appropriate for measuring manifold boost or vacuum as these are relative pressure sensors. Use an absolute pressure sensor instead. | |||||||||||||||||
Mfg / Part # | Image | Pigtail | Mechanical | Notes | Analog Channel Configuration | ||||||||||||
AEM 30-2131-150 | 3 pin GM connector | 1/8" NPT |
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Various | 3 pin GM connector | 1/8" NPT port |
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Manifold Pressure (MAP) Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
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3 bar MAP sensor |
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Freescale MXP4250AP | 2.5 bar MAP sensor
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Tire Pressure | |||||||||||||||||
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Schrader |
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Pulse Sensors
RPM
Wheel Speed
Distance Sensors
Suspension Travel
Mfg | Description | Pic | Pigtail | Part Numbers | Mechanical | Analog Configuration | Notes |
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Vishay Semiconductors | Specialized Optical Switch | 3-pin connector | Mouser Part #:782-TCND5000 Manufacturer Part #:TCND5000 | Optical Switches, Specialized Reflective Sensor w/PIN Photodiode Out | <link> | Optical distance sensor to be used for pedal travel as well, providing there is a target to sense Link |
Angle Sensors
Steering Angle
Throttle Position
Mfg | Description | Pic | Pigtail | Part Numbers | Mechanical | Analog Configuration | Notes |
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ASL | Ford type throttle position sensor | see pigtail below | Standard Motors SMP TH45 equivalent | custom | Existing style Throttle position sensor available from AutoSport Labs link | ||
ASL | Ford type throttle position sensor | 3-pin connector | fits SMP TH45 above | custom | Existing style Throttle position sensor available from AutoSport Labs link |
Brake Position/Pressure
Mfg | Description | Pic | Pigtail | Part Numbers | Mechanical | Analog Configuration | Notes |
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ATE | Brake Fluid Pressure sensor | solder on tabs (2 wire) | If your SKU number is 34331150922 than you'll want to reference OE Number 34331150922, 34-33-1-150-922, 80506001237. | <link to Race Capture analog channel configuration> | threads into T fitting on brake line. Use professional brake fitting tools! link | ||
DIY | Freescale MPX4250AP 2.5 bar MAP sensor | on part | ATV type sensor | threads into T fitting on brake line. Use professional brake fitting tools! | avail at 150psi, or 2000psi, needs 12v supply link |
Linear Sensors
Wiring
Temperature Sensor
Temperature sensors are passive devices that measure temperature through the use of a thermistor, a resistor that varies resistance with temperature.
We recommend using a dedicated, two wire ECU-style sensor for best results.
Pullup resistor
A pullup resistor is needed to create the necessary voltage divider circuit so RaceCapture/Pro's analog input can sense temperature as a varying voltage. This pullup resistor is connected to the 5v reference on the RaceCapture/Pro terminal block.
Use a 2.2K ohm pull-up resistor for high resistance ECU style sensors such as:
- GM-style TX3 / SU109 Coolant
- GM-style AX1 / SU107 Air Inlet Temp
- AEM 30-2012 1/8" NPT fluid temperature sensor
Use a 220 ohm pull-up resistor for low resistance gauge type sensors such as:
- VDO 323-095, 325-002
Sensor Ground
Two wire temperature sensors have one sense lead and one ground lead. for best accuracy, connect the ground lead to the same ground point as RaceCapture/Pro.
One wire sensors have the ground as the body of the sensor. Ensure the engine is properly grounded to the chassis via multiple ground straps.
Pressure Sensors
3 Wire Active Sensors
Active pressure sensors are typically powered with 5V and provide a voltage output that varies with the pressure measured. Typically they have a linear response and are very easy to calibrate.
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Sensor Breakout Board
We've created an optional sensor breakout / distribution board that will make it easier to use sensors that require pullup resistors as well as making available multiple ground and 5V Vref connections. The built-in pullup resistors are easily disabled by breaking a designated trace on the board. This board is compact; enough to be bundled inline with your wiring harness.
Hardware Expansion board <coming soon> look for it to fit into the RJ-45 jack in the back of the RaceCapture Pro. It can be used to develop your own sensors, or hook in some of the cleverer concepts we've come up with!
Adapter Board <coming soon> look for it to fit into the GPIO pins on the green removable bus in the back of the RaceCapture Pro.