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AiM User Manual
ECU Bridge
Release 1.09

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  • Page 1 AiM User Manual ECU Bridge Release 1.09...
  • Page 2 Introduction ECU Bridge has been designed and developed by AiM to allow SmartyCam to connect to your vehicle ECU, sample and show the data out coming from it. On www.aim-sportline.com, area download, ECU connection you find the list of supported ECU. ECU Bridge manages the three most popular communication protocols: CAN, RS232 and K Line.
  • Page 3 Kits and part numbers Available ECU Bridge kits are shown here below: • ECU Bridge CAN/K Line with OBDII connector + USB cable X90BGGK12MA • ECU Bridge CAN/RS232 with free wires + USB cable X90BGGPI2RMA USB cable for programming can be bought separately as spare part with part number: V02563030 ECU Bridge are sold with a 14cm (OBDII version)/18cm (free wires) cable.
  • Page 4 The image below shows SmartyCam CAN cable constructive scheme.
  • Page 5 Installation, power and connections Install ECU Bridge far from heat and/or magnetic interference sources as coils or spark plugs. ECU Bridge needs an 8-18 VDC non stabilized power source. AiM suggests to connect it to the ignition key switch. To power ECU Bridge CAN/K Line plug the lighter plug in the vehicle lighter socket while CAN/RS232 ECU Bridge is to be connected directly to an external power source using the free wires.
  • Page 6 To connect ECU Bridge to SmartyCam use its CAN cable as shown here below. To connect ECU Bridge to the PC and to SmartyCam use the USB cable you find in the kit and SmartyCam CAN cable.
  • Page 7 To connect ECU Bridge CAN/ K Line to the vehicle ECU plug the OBDII connector in the vehicle OBDII socket. The image below shows an example Please remember that according to international rules OBDII plug has to be in a 60cm distance area from the steering column. To connect ECU Bridge CAN/RS232 to the vehicle ECU follow this scheme: •...
  • Page 8 Setup with Race Studio 2 To set ECU Bridge up using Race Studio 2 run the software and: • press "Device configuration" (1) and select "SMC Bridge" in the keyboard that shows up on the right • the software enters configuration page: press "New" (2) •...
  • Page 9 Viewing sampled data on SmartyCam videos To view data sampled by ECU Bridge on SmartyCam videos press "SmartyCam function setting".
  • Page 10 The panel here below shows up. It allows to associate each function to the corresponding ECU channel. In case your ECU does not supply engaged gear channel (1) you need to calculate it as explained in the related paragraph. For all other functions the drop down menu shows for each kind of measure all available options as in the example below (2).
  • Page 11 Gear calculation If your vehicle ECU does not supply the engaged gear you can calculate it following the procedure here below explained. It has to be set via software and will start as soon as ECU bridge switches on. For this reason it is necessary to perform it before switching the vehicle on.
  • Page 12 ECU Bridge is now ready to sample RPM and speed, needed to calculate the engaged gear. Switch the vehicle on and run a track lap or learning lap following these instructions: • ensure the street is clear • engage all gears in sequence •...
  • Page 13: Available Displays

    Available displays In addition to the possibility of view sampled data on SmartyCam videos you can see them also while running using one of optional AiM displays. • enter "Display" layer • select the display you bought • the related configuration panel shows up below the drop down menu •...
  • Page 14 Technical drawings, pinout, technical characteristics Here below are ECU Bridge dimensions in millimetres [inches].
  • Page 15 The image here below shows ECU Bridge CAN/K Line version pinout. The device is powered connecting the lighter plug to the vehicle lighter socket and connects to the PC using the 3 pins Binder female connector placed on ECU Bridge. 5 pins Binder 712 female connector Solder termination view Function...
  • Page 16 ECU Bridge CAN/RS232 version has 5 pins Binder 712 connector for connection with SmartyCam only and its needs SmartyCam CAN cable (2 meters V02566070, 4 meters V02566060). Other connections are made using the free wires: 5 wires for ECU connections and 2 wires for power as shown in the table below.

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