i am currently wiring in an Autronic SMC and am curious as to what wideband to run? i have been looking into LC-1 but am told it does not work on SMC properly. any input would be appreciated

 

If you go into Race Studio 2 click on Custom sensors manager. Open the type of measure drop down list and choose Lambda. Then input all of the supplied LC-1 voltage information. (make sure you use miliVolts .5v = 500mV & 4.5v = 4500mV) So even after doing this People are telling you that the readings are off. Is it the software or the sensors them selves that they are saying isn't working properly?

I don't see how there would be any variance if you input the data from Innovate into the Race Studio software. It works with any other software that I have used. Crome, eCtune, SManager....... it's all based on voltage - lambda.... The LC-1 is reviewed as one of the most precise WBO2 sensors. I have never had any problems with it's readings and I recommend it to anyone who asks. But then again I have never scientifically bench marked it myself. So it could possibly be off a mV or two compared to a scientifically calibrated gas sniffing tool.

In short I guess what I'm asking is, Is the problem with the Bosch sensor quality or the Innovate sensor controller?

 

i'm really unsure. apparently there are some inaccuracies seen from the LC-1. i am being told to just get the Autronic brand wideband, but it is upwords of $1K, and i'm not doing all that, so i need an alternative

 

Yeah it seems the Autronics guys are big money die hards. There stuff is expensive I'll give them that. I was reading that it seams as though the LC-1 and Autronic board have some sort of ground interferance problem.

So here is your deal. Pay $1k for thier obviously superior O2 or pay $300 and get an LC-1 or PLX and spend some time wiring it up properly. Seems like that is the problem I've heard a few times. Some sort of grounding issue. It's still cheaper and jsut as accurate to properly wire an LC-1 or a PLX wide band than the Autronics.

What are you building?

 

that is useful information. they keep on talking about using a ground isolating amplifier, but still nobody explains why, or how. you really hit the nail on the head though. all they keep saying is to use the Autronic one, but to pay $1K for a damn WB sensor is just outrageous. i plan on using all Innovate gauges because i love the look of the G3 gauges, but i just need a good sensor first.

my project is a BT B18 EK coupe

 

What does the BT stand for?

What made you decide to use an Autronics box?

 

Big Turbo. i got a good deal on the Autronic so i figure i might as try it out. if it turns out to be more trouble than it has already, i may just sell it and hopefully turn a profit

 

I was going to say, with your build there really isn't any need for a standalone EMS. However, If you got a good deal on it, like you said, might as well give it a try. good luck!

 

thanks, but i still need a damn wideband