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    DATA LOGGER 
     
    The Water/Methanol Failsafe has an internal logger that can store approximately 2.5 minutes of injection data.  The logger 
    maintains two levels of data logs.  First, all flow data points are stored and downloadable for viewing on the Flow vs. 
    Injection Graph in the Water/Methanol Failsafe Configuration tab.  Second, all injection events, inputs, outputs, and alarm 
    triggers are logged in special log file format for viewing with the AEMdata software that comes as part of the 
    Water/Methanol Failsafe download package.  Once the logger memory has filled up, the logger will begin to loop log and 
    the oldest data will be discarded as new data is collected.   
     
     Logging will start when Injection Percentage is more than 5% and stop when Injection Percentage is less than 5%.  Each 
    individual injection event is indicated by a marker. 
     
    The following is a basic guideline on how to use the internal data logger.   
     
    1. Connect USB cable to PC.  In the W ater/Methanol Failsafe Configuration tab under Logger, click Download Log.  All 
    logged flow data points will now be displayed in the Flow vs. Injection Graph. 
    2. To download the log to the PC click Yes when prompted to save data to disc and then save log in desired location. 
    3. Click Yes when prompted to open file in AEMdata. 
    4. The saved data log is now shown in a special log viewing template that is pre-loaded into AEMdata. 
     
    The data log will now open and be displayed in three separate plots as described on page 12.  
    						
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    Plot One 
    Parameter Description 
    Flow Measured flow rate in cc/min 
    Lower Flow Limit Lower flow limit value as related to Injection Percentage 
    Upper Flow Limit Upper flow limit value as related to Injection Percentage 
     
    Plot Two 
    Parameter Description 
    Alarm Source Indicates what triggered the alarm condition; 1-low flow condition, 2-high flow condition, 3-auxiliary 
    input, 4-alarm test 
    Alarm Status Indicates state of alarm; 1-alarm triggered, 0-alarm not triggered 
    Alarm Reset Counter Counts up from zero to Alarm Reset value once flow has returned into the acceptable range 
    Alarm Delay  
    Counter 
    Counts up from zero to Alarm Delay value when flow occurs outside the high or low flow limits; 
    once full Alarm Delay value is reach the alarm will trigger; counter will reset back to zero if flow 
    returns back into the acceptable range once count up has began 
     
    Plot Three 
    Parameter Description 
    INJ Injection percentage value 
    Alarm Reset Limit Alarm Reset value 
    Alarm Delay Limit Alarm Delay value 
    Calibration Changed Indicates that a configuration setting has changed  
    						
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    OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 
     
    The Water/Methanol Failsafe has two outputs that are triggered when an alarm condition exists; one +12 volt (high side) 
    output and one ground (low side) output.  These outputs can be used in a multitude of ways to reduce boost, pull timing, 
    or otherwise protect an engine in the event there is a problem with the water/methanol injection system.  The following is 
    an index of possible auxiliary devices that can be triggered by the alarm outputs: 
     
    AEM EMS 
    Function Description 
    Nitrous Fuel & 
    Ignition Maps 
    Use the ground output to trigger the nitrous fuel and ignition maps; ignition timing can be reduced 
    and fuel can be added 
    Boost Switch Use the ground output to trigger the boost switch; a lower boost value can be targeted 
    Two-Step Use the ground output to trigger the two-step; a lower engine rev limit can be selected 
     
    MSD Ignition Products 
    Product Description 
    DIS2 (62112) 
    Brown wire: apply +12V to trigger ignition interrupt 
    Blue wire: apply +12V to trigger two step 
    Pink wire: apply +12V to trigger timing retard 
    DIS4 (62152) 
    Brown wire: apply +12V to trigger ignition interrupt 
    Blue wire: apply +12V to trigger two step 
    Pink wire: apply +12V to trigger timing retard 
    6AL-2 (6421) Blue wire: apply +12V to trigger two step 
    Programmable  
    6AL-2 (6530) 
    Dark blue wire: apply +12V to trigger launch rev limit, overrides all others 
    Light blue wire: apply +12V to trigger burn out rev limit 
    Pink wire: apply +12V to trigger timing retard 
    Digital 6 Plus (6520) Blue wire: apply +12V to trigger two step 
    Pink wire: apply +12V to trigger timing retard 
    Start/Retard Control 
    (8982) Violet wire: apply +12V to trigger timing retard 
    Timing Controller 
    (8980) Grey wire: remove ground input to trigger timing retard 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
    						
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    NC/NO Relay  
     
    The following are examples of how a NC/NO relay (Bosch PN 0-332-019-203 or similar) can be configured for use with 
    the Water/Methanol Failsafe. 
     
    Signal Interrupt − The high side (12 volt) output from the W ater/Methanol Failsafe can be used to turn on a NC (normally 
    closed) relay and interrupt the output signal from a boost controller to its boost control solenoid – see Figure 1.  
    Conversely, the low side (ground) output can also be used to trigger the relay − see Figure 2. 
     
     
    Auxiliary Device − The high side (12 volt) output from the Water/Methanol Failsafe can be used to turn on a NO (normally 
    open) relay and activate or deactivate an auxiliary device that can be used to reduce timing or boost or control some other 
    function when the current requirement is greater than 1.5 amps – see Figure 3.  Conversely, the low side (ground) output 
    can also be use to trigger the relay − see Figure 4.   
     
     
     
     
     
    Figure 4 
    Figure 1 
    Figure 2 Figure 1 
    Figure 3 
    Figure 3  
    						
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    Warning Light 
     
    The Water/Methanol Failsafe can also be used to directly activate a warning light (Autometer PN 3239 or similar).  
    Connect the warning light black wire to ground and power the light with the high side output – see Figure 5.  Alternatively, 
    the low side output can also be used to turn the light on if the white wire is connected to +12V – see Figure 6. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    WATER/METHANOL FAILSAFE GAUGE 
     
    The Water/Methanol Failsafe gauge comes with the black bezel installed however, a silver bezel is also included.  To 
    change the bezel, orient the gauge so you are looking at the faceplate.  Rotate the bezel counter-clockwise to unscrew it 
    from the gauge cup.  The bezel, lens, and rubber spacer are all removable.  Reassemble the gauge as shown below in 
    Figure 7.  Note: W hen reassembling the gauge, it may be necessary to apply a light amount of pressure on the lens and 
    spacer to keep the faceplate from rotating when reinstalling the bezel.   Do not over tighten the bezel when 
    reassembling the gauge.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Figure 7.  Changing Bezels 
    BEZEL 
    LENS 
    RUBBER 
    SPACER 
    Figure 5 Figure 6  
    						
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    Status Lights 
     
    The Water/Methanol Failsafe gauge has two status lights (see below) that indicate when an alarm has been triggered.  
    The left status light will turn on if there is a low flow alarm.  The right status light will turn on if there is a high flow alarm.  
    Both status lights will turn on if the auxiliary input is triggered.   
     
     
     
    Analog Output 
     
    The analog output from the Water/Methanol Failsafe is a linear dc voltage signal that varies with flow.  The signal is used 
    for sending information to a data logger or an engine management system like the AEM EMS or F/IC.  The output range is 
    automatically scaled when either the 500 cc/min or 1000 cc/min flow range is selected in the Gauge Configuration tab.  
    The transfer functions for the analog output of each flow range are listed below in cc/min and gal/hr.     
     
    500 cc/min Specifications:           
    Minimum Voltage/Flow: 0.5Vdc at 0 cc/min 
    Maximum Voltage/Flow: 4.5Vdc at 500 cc/min 
    Transfer Function cc/min: Flow (cc/min) = (125 * Voltage) – 62.5 
    Example: Output voltage of 2.5Vdc = 250 cc/min 
    (125 * 2.5) – 62.5 = 250 cc/min 
    Transfer Function gal/hr: Flow (gal/hr) = (1.98 * Voltage) – 0.99 
    Example: Output Voltage of 2.5Vdc = 3.96 gal/hr 
    (1.98 * 2.5) – 0.99 = 3.96 gal/hr 
      
    A list of output voltages and corresponding flow rates is shown on Page 17 - Table 1. 
     
    1000 cc/min Specifications:         
    Minimum Voltage/Flow: 0.5Vdc at 0 cc/min 
    Maximum Voltage/Flow: 4.5Vdc at 1000 cc/min 
    Transfer Function cc/min: Flow (cc/min) = (250 * (Voltage)) – 125 
    Example: Output voltage of 2.5Vdc = 500 cc/min 
    (250 * 2.5) – 125 = 500 cc/min 
    Transfer Function gal/hr: Flow (gal/hr) = (3.96 * (Voltage)) – 1.98 
    Example: Output Voltage of 2.5Vdc = 7.93 gal/hr 
    (3.96 * 2.5) – 1.98 = 7.93 gal/hr 
      
    A list of output voltages and corresponding flow rates is shown on Page 17 - Table 2. 
     
     
    Illuminated Status Lights 
    Left 
    Status 
    Light 
    Right 
    Status 
    Light  
    						
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    Connector Pinouts 
     
    The pinouts for the 3-pin sensor harness, 4 pin I/O harness, 8-pin power harness, and 5 pin USB harness are provided 
    below. 
     
     
     
     
     
    Voltage cc/min gal/hr 
    0.50 0 0.00 
    0.75 31 0.50 
    1.00 63 0.99 
    1.25 94 1.49 
    1.50 125 1.98 
    1.75 156 2.48 
    2.00 188 2.97 
    2.25 219 3.47 
    2.50 250 3.96 
    2.75 281 4.46 
    3.00 313 4.95 
    3.25 344 5.45 
    3.50 375 5.94 
    3.75 406 6.44 
    4.00 438 6.93 
    4.25 469 7.43 
    4.50 500 7.93 
    Voltage cc/min gal/hr 
    0.50 0 0.00 
    0.75 63 0.99 
    1.00 125 1.98 
    1.25 188 2.97 
    1.50 250 3.96 
    1.75 313 4.95 
    2.00 375 5.94 
    2.25 438 6.93 
    2.50 500 7.93 
    2.75 563 8.92 
    3.00 625 9.91 
    3.25 688 10.90 
    3.50 750 11.89 
    3.75 813 12.88 
    4.00 875 13.87 
    4.25 938 14.86 
    4.50 1000 15.85 
    Harness Pinouts 
    Table 1 – Analog Voltages  
    500 cc/min 
    Table 2 – Analog Voltages 
    1000 cc/min  
    						
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