Any word on if and/or when support for PLX widebands will be implimented into the EVOscan?

 

I am still waiting too. I love my R-500, just waiting for the implementation.

 

I agree, I really like my M-300 plus PLX has some great customer service. I just had my display box replaced free of charge as it was reading incorrectly despite a new sensor.

 

I can add support for that easy as, just plug it in with evoscan running and send me a wideband csv log file and I'll add support for it.

 

Just run a regular log? Thats it?

 

Most widebands are pretty straightforward, since he already has the code to do the logging, all he needs is to establish the connection and munge through the data..

The only troublesome widebands are ones that require interaction to start the logging process..

 

What kind is this?

Whats the difference between PLX, LC, and LM widebands?

Thanks

 

I am running a PLX M-300, which does not datalog itself. I have been datalogging it through my ECU+, however, I am not sure how to get the information you need through EVOscan. Please let me know how I can go about doing this to get the info you need.

 

The LM1 (which is what I have) and LC are pretty similar as they are designed for self calibration using the circuitry built in to it. the PLX (my brother has one) relys on a PID controller for error and is pre calibrated from factory. For example, if you used the LM1 or LC in Texas(sealevel) and then moved to Colorado(not at sealevel) then the LM1 wideband may be off because you have to calibrate it at free air at that particular sea level. Where as the PLX automatically adjusts. For the LM1 and LC1 you need to recalibrate the wideband for first 30 days, 90 days and then every 6 months there after. Both are good and have advantages, I personally prefer the self calibration so I can do it myself. As far as what kind need interaction to initiate logging, not to sure.

 

So my guess is the PLX is something newer? What type uses a sensor, and mechanism of reading, similar to that by govt controlled emmissions testing machines?

Which type is superior in respect to accuracy (consistant). I'm sure most are precise when standardized and setup propery but which is going to maintain performance?

 

Well something that would be similar to the stock sensor would be a wideband that uses the ntk sensor. If I were to buy a wideband again, I would probably buy an FJO which can use both ntk(expensive, but long lasting) sensor or bosch(vw standard, dont last as long). It also has a great display similar to the PLX. PLX and LM1/LC-1 both use vw sensors. Easy to find replacements at the dealer, but are known to be less durable than the NTK. LM1 can use an NTK sensor if it had a firmware update that supported it. Not sure about the PLX though. Go to the FJO website and they show you how durable it is.

http://www.fjoracing.com/index.php

 

MY PLX sensor lasted 2 years, which is decent I think. I have had to deal with PLX regarding a repair to my display unit and they had one of if not the best customer service i have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. In fact, rather than make me wait for them to diagnosis my unit then repair it and ship it back, they simply sent me a new unit, even though my unit was 2 years old

Back to the original topic, what is needed as far as information to implement the PLX sensor into an EVOscan or Mitsulogger log? I know it was mentioned to send the .csv date but, the last log I did had nothing in that column.

What do I need to do to enable that column to get the information that is needed?

 

I am aware of a wire included with the M-300 that allows for it to be logged through a 5v source. The PLX instructions state to use the wideband output wire. Is this able to be used to implement it into the EVOscan?

 

the 5v signal is analog.. I have a 5v analog AFR signal (calibrated to the PLX range) hooked up to my ECU+ But for any application to log the data, you have to use a serial output to connect to the computer if its available.

 

So what does evo4mad need to implement this then? I am not quite sure what to provide him with.