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Why use
separate USB to CAN interfaces
We produce a separate USB to CAN interface (985 & 973); there are
many reasons for doing this. The most important is that USB is quite fragile
& susceptible to external interference particularly when used in the
electronically noisy environment of vehicles. It is very easy to damage,
if not destroy the USB & Motherboard of your computer. MBE use stand-alone
units that convert USB into CAN, thereby giving as much protection as
possible.
CAN was specifically created for the motor industry to be rugged &
stable within this electronically harsh environment. If we were mount
the CAN within our ECUs, this puts the USB closer to potential interference,
which could disrupt communication between your Easimap software &
your MBE ECU.
USB Cables
It is recommended that you do not use a USB lead longer than 1 metre to
help minimise external noise into the USB cable.
We advise you not to manufacture any of your own USB leads; if you were
to wire it incorrectly you will definitely destroy your USB & probably
your motherboard.
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MBE-MAP-KIT-3-CAN (MBE985) Mapping kit for MBE CAN ECUs, translates the information from your high speed USB port to the CAN data required by the ECU. This hardware can be used as a simple diagnostic tool to analyse the ECU, update software, transfer whole ECU chip files, modify & edit maps. Live Map can be used on MBE9A4 ECUs onwards. |
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MBE-MAP-KIT-4-CAN (MBE973) Professional mapping kit for MBE CAN ECUs using infinitely adjustable rotary encoders. Using Easimap 6, the encoders can be set up to adjust different parameters within the ECU according to the user's requirements. |
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Please note that all Cosworth & Caterham MBE ECUs are locked during manufacture, which means they cannot be modified in any way. You can only use the CAN mapping kit & Easimap 6 software for Real Time Viewing as an aid to diagnosting faults with sensors & replacement or setting up of throttle pots.
The CAN mapping kits come with OBD2 connectors & depending on your car & wiring harness you are likely to need an adaptor to allow it to interface, please see below.
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If you have this part fitted to your harness (red, yellow & black type), when using any of our mapping kits you would need to buy this adapter MBE-MAP-KIT-3-CAN-ADP3 | |
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The
connector shown left is an OBD2 connector, this is a standard connector
used by all production cars since about 2006. It normally used within
the drivers compartment for diagnostics. It is also used by some companies
using the MBE systems such as Cosworth, Caterham & a few others. It is not ideal for motorsport use or use within the engine bay, so on our own harnesses we use a different connector (see MBE-MAP-KIT-3-CAN-ADP3 above). |
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If your harness is not equipped with either of the connectors shown, we do manufacture a few other adaptors to suit some specialist harnesses, please email us a photo of your connector & a describtion of who originally manufactured your harness as this may help us to pin point what you have. If your harness has a connector of an unknown type, we would recommend you use this adaptor shown right LM9A4-OBD-COMMS. Pin Out Information & Fitting Instructions for LM9A4-OBD-COMMS |
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All our ECUs come ready programmed with either a suitable map from one of our range of kits or a good start-up map.
PR1
Map included free of charge with a new ECU supplied by SBD, the map will
be built as close as possible to suit your engine based on the information
supplied by you, which can then be optimised on the dyno or rolling road
PR2
Same as above but for SBD customers upgrading to new engine specifications.
PR3
Programs for non-SBD engine specifications.
Due to the
age of some ECUs, Eprom type are no longer reprogrammable.
SBD mapping of engines can be done at a rolling road or dynamometer of your choice. Alternatively the car could be mapped either at a race track or, if the car is road legal, mapped on the road. Due to the large number of engines we have programmed, we have a massive amount to data relating to our main range of engines. This allows us to program on the road with our closed loop lambda control.
Engine
Mapping Options:
1. If budget is no objective, we would always suggest that to get absolute
peak performance, engines should be programmed under controlled conditions,
initially on a dynomometer, then fine-tuned on an accurate rolling road,
finishing off with in-car mapping on the road or at a race track for the
ultimate refinement.
2. Depending on your budget our next recommendation is to program the
engine on a rolling road first, then finish with some road mapping.
3. Alternatively if you are in a hurry to get things finished, due to
the fact we have an extensive map history (please check that we hold a
base map suitable for your engine type) for all the engine specs we have
developed, we can build a good base map that can be used to map your engine
on the road, if your car is road legal.
However please contact us for more details regarding which is your best option.
MAPPING1
SBD mapping of engine per day. This is only the cost of an engine programmer
on a daily rate, it does not include travelling cost or expenses.
MAPPING2
SBD mapping of engine per hour (this is as above but for an hourly rate
if you think the mapping or reprogramming can be carried out in a shorter
time) This is not usually the case though, problems & delay nearly
always happen & almost certainly beyond anyone’s control
MAPPING3
SBD mapping of engine per day outside the UK, it does not include travelling
cost or expenses and travelling to & from the airport.
SBD Approved MBE mapping agents
| Location | Company | Contact | Number | Website |
| Rainham, Essex | Track and Road | Steve Greenald | 01708 869189 | www.tracknroad.com/ |
| Rayleigh, Essex | Atspeed Racing | Colin Thorndyke | 01268 773377 | www.atspeedracing.co.uk/ |
| Bristol | Interpro | Dave Griffths | 01454 412777 | |
| Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | MEK Motorsport | Dave Young | 07711896878 | www.mekmotorsport.co.uk |
| Harrogate, Yorkshire | Daytuner Performance | Damian | 01423 523323 | www.daytuner.co.uk/ |
| Congeton, Cheshire | Mikeanics Motorsport Ltd | Mike | 01260 297115 | mikeanics/ |
| Northern Ireland | Cormeen Motorsport | Ivan Orr | 0771 3154015 | |
| Northern
Ireland |
DYNOtune
rolling road |
Steven
Gault-0775
275 3460, Alan Roddy-028 276 63191 |
www.sgperformance.co.uk/ | |
| Northern Ireland | Holeshot Racing | Jack Frost | 028 3882 0026 | www.holeshot-racing.co.uk/ |
| Japan | ART International Ltd | http://www.artweb.gr.jp/ | ||
| New Zealand | WRC Developments Ltd | Graham Neale +64 (0)6 843 8430 | http://www.wrcdevelopments.com/ | |
If the ECU is still a current issue i.e. advertised on our web site, it can be reprogrammed, costs from £95 per unit.
If the ECU is an older model, it is recommended that the ECU be only used for the type of engine it is already programmed for. If you require an older model reprogrammed, costs are from £140 per unit dependant on the age of the ECU. It can cost more for the unit to be reprogrammed than the purchase of new ECU. In addition, if the unit breaks, the older units (e.g. 912-900) are irreparable.
If
your Ecu requires testing and/or repairing, the ecu must be sent to us
with full details of the fault.
Testing only costs from £90 + VAT | Testing & Repairs costs from £150 + VAT