VEMS Community Forum

VEMS => Configuration => Topic started by: silverliner on October 08, 2010, 11:21:13 AM

Title: channel for rpm signal
Post by: silverliner on October 08, 2010, 11:21:13 AM
Hi, I need some advice with the rpm (tacho) signal. I trying to get my original Audi coupe (89Q) Tachometer running. For this I would like to use a P259 channel. Do I need extra electronic components to get it safe working?
Thanks for helping
Title: Re: channel for rpm signal
Post by: GintsK on October 08, 2010, 03:01:05 PM
No, you can try feed signal directly from EC36-4. It is 0-5V.
If it not works, then try one of stepper outputs (0-12V)

Some old tachos requires voltage spike. Then my solution is to use IGN output with ignition IGBT and instead of bulky ignition coil - just coil from common disassembled relay.
Title: Re: channel for rpm signal
Post by: silverliner on October 08, 2010, 06:07:46 PM
the original siemens ECU (V6 engine) in this Audi had been providing a signal to Tachometer. So, I hope with the right devider setting this will work on P259 channel too. Thanks
Title: Re: channel for rpm signal
Post by: silverliner on October 10, 2010, 08:38:47 AM
I just received my VEMS 3.6 from hungary, but before connecting to the harness I want to be sure everything is set safe. The attached description for  EC36-4 (P259 CH0) has the note: Tachometer (1k pullup to +5V) .
Now I am not sure, do I need this to install for rpm signal?
Thanks
Title: Re: channel for rpm signal
Post by: GintsK on October 10, 2010, 10:06:29 AM
Description tells it is already soldered on board. And needed for tach.
Title: Re: channel for rpm signal
Post by: silverliner on October 10, 2010, 10:50:41 AM
Thanks, now it's clear to me