Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for DAVIS CT Series
- Page 1 WWW.MORETRACTION.COM CT3-SL Shown CT Series Traction Control...
- Page 2 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © 1999-2019 Davis Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. Any components shown are for illustration or instructional purposes only.
- Page 3 TRADEMARKS All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Davis Technologies, and logo are trademarks of Davis Intellectual Property, LLC. MSD®, HVC™ and Pro Mag® are registered trademarks of Autotronic Controls Corporation. RacePak® is a registered trademark of Competition Systems Inc.
-
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Appendix B ..............32 Weather Pack Plug Option ........32 3 Pin Weather Pack Plug ......... 32 4 Pin Weather Pack Plug ......... 33 Appendix c ..............34 Molex® Nano-Fit® Connector ......... 34 Disclaimer ..............35 CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... - Page 5 Notes ................37 Contact Information ........... 38 CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
- Page 6 CT Series Units Note: Specific features, adjustment availability, range of adjustment and adjustment increments may vary with model. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
-
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The CT Series of Traction Control is the most advanced and tunable system Davis Technologies has ever produced. With easy to use menus on the built in or remote LCD display, adjustments are easy to make and very precise. -
Page 8: How Does It Work
20-25% to fix it. But if the tire slip is detected within one cylinder worth of crank rotation, as the Davis Technologies systems do, then a small reduction in power can reduce or stop the tire slip. - Page 9 The user can adjust the overall sensitivity as well as the maximum reduction in power. Once the driver has the unit tuned to the feel they like, the system can make corrections proportional to the amount f slip, for reliable and precise control. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
-
Page 10: Installation
Proper terminations, wire routing and overall quality of work are required for proper operation. You may want to refer to this document for some tips on basic wiring principles- https://moretraction.com/wp- content/uploads/2019/01/Wiring-How-To_Web.pdf. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 11: Hei Users
(A gasket at the distributor base, and any type of plated clamp prevents the coil from getting a sufficient ground for the ignition to function properly) Wiring Appendix A for specific connection details for various ignition systems. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 12: Setup And Configuring
Select button, will back out of the current screen and NOT save the changes. Pressing the Select button while hold Set, will return a value to its minimum, this may be useful if you accidentally pass the value you intended. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 13: Main Menu
(see below) then cylinders will be dropped if RPM spike exceeds the maximum Correction Spread. If spread is set to 150 and the spike is 150 or above, then cylinders will begin to mis-fire, if SmartDrop® is enabled. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... - Page 14 V8. A setting of 1 will drop 1 out of 8, 2 will drop 2 out of 8 and 3 will drop 3 out of 8. Dropping cylinders is only used in severe tire spin situations, and will be heard. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
-
Page 15: Advanced Menu
ON after a power cycle. Note: If the unit is left in an adjustment screen, it will not read RPM and will never go active on the track. Points (None, PassThru, Alt Map, default None) sets CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... - Page 16 19180771 / D1906 (Set Points Output to “None”) Mode is only visible as a menu item on some models. Note: Davis Technologies is constantly adding compatibility with different types of ignitions, call if your ignition is not listed. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 17 SmartDrop® is active. SmartDrop® will drop cylinders in a smooth pattern and not drop the same cylinder until all other cylinders have been dropped. Dropping cylinders is only used in severe tire spin situations, CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
-
Page 18: Rpm Settings
RPM Settings The CT Series can be configured to operate in different modes based on engine RPM. The different modes are indicated on the multi colored LED. Once turned on, the unit is in “waiting” mode until the Auto Start RPM is exceeded the first time. - Page 19 Mid RPM (1000-9000, default=10,000) sets the RPM where the Max Retard will begin to degrade with RPM. This allows for a smaller correction at higher RPM. Set to same as Max RPM to disable. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
-
Page 20: Rpm Settings & Max Retard
RPM Settings & Max Retard Retard Amount (Degrees) CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 21: Utilities
LED indicator. The LED will behave as described in RPM Settings earlier in this manual. SD Test will force a SmartDrop® test. When activated, the unit will drop cylinders to the max allowed in the Max SD setting in the Advanced Menu. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... - Page 22 Reset All can be used to restore all settings to factory settings. You will need to contact Davis Technologies to help reconfigure your unit if reset. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
-
Page 23: Home Screen
LCD will return to the Home Screen. The home screen will turn off completely after 15 seconds and turn on if a button is pressed. Note: Specific features, adjustment availability, range of adjustment and adjustment increments may vary with model. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 24: Firmware Updating
Firmware Updating Davis Technologies may release firmware updates or upgrades periodically to ensure the best possible functionality of the system. These are typically installed using the USB connector and the supplied USB cable. Instructions for this procedure will be included in the firmware update file located on the web site. -
Page 25: Remote Display
Remote Display All CT Series units can use a Remote Display (purchased separately) for the user to interface with the unit for setup and configuration. The Remote Display can be useful for making adjustments if the unit is mounted in a hard to reach location, as well as an interface to make adjustments and monitor operation during testing. -
Page 26: Pin Out
Appendix A Pin Out CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 27: Connections And Wiring
Connections and Wiring The most flexible way to use the CT Series Units Is in a pass-through style installation. In this case the signal from the distributor or crank trigger is fed into the unit and the signal is then sent from the unit to the ignition system. -
Page 28: Pass Through Hookup
+ us usually the purple wire going into the ignition box. *Max Retard=35 deg Note: The CT Series unit must be powered on for the engine to run! IMPORTANT: THE POINTS OUTPUT MUST BE SET TO “PassThru” IN THE ADVANCED MENU FOR PASS THROUGH MODE. -
Page 29: Msd® Style Ignition (Discrete)
This should be the purple wire coming out of the ignition box. A toggle switch may be used, if desired to turn the unit on/off. *Max Retard=20 deg IMPORTANT: THE POINTS OUTPUT MUST BE SET TO “None” IN THE ADVANCED MENU DISCRETE MODES. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 30: Msd® Hei 83647 (Discrete)
This is the White wire connected to the HEI module under the cap. A toggle switch may be used, if desired to turn the unit on/off. *Max Retard=20 deg NOTE: Contact Davis Technologies for optional connection methods. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 31: Hei 4 Pin Module (Discrete)
Connect pin 7 to positive pickup wire. This should be the white wire connected to the HEI module under the cap. A toggle switch may be used, if desired to turn the unit on/off. NOTE: Contact Davis Technologies for optional connection methods. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 32: Msd® Pro Mag® (Discrete)
Note: The unit draws about 80 mAh of current. The 9v batteries mentioned above have approx. 400mAh capacity and should last about 4 hours. A 2000 mAh hobby battery will last about 24 hours of continuous use. CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 33: Weather Pack Plug Option
Battery Positive. (Nano-Fit Pin 1) “B” Connect the terminal marked (Black wire) to Battery Negative. (Nano-Fit Pin 4) “C” Connect the terminal marked (Purple or White wire) to Positive distributor pickup wire. (Nano-Fit Pin 7) CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 34: Pin Weather Pack Plug
(Nano-Fit Pin 4) “C” Connect the terminal marked (Green wire) to Negative distributor pickup wire. (Nano-Fit Pin 6) “D” Connect the terminal marked (Purple or White wire) to Positive distributor pickup wire. (Nano-Fit Pin 7) CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 35: Appendix C
If pins are removed, the lock tab will need to be bent back into place if reinstalled in the connector. Connector is a Molex Nano-Fit , using pin number #1053002200 Extraction Tool and replacement pins can be obtained from Digi-Key. Extraction Tool- WM11927-ND Pins- WM14957CT-ND CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com... -
Page 36: Disclaimer
Davis Technologies LLC’s ("DAVIS") products and parts are to be inspected by the user before each use for evidence of damage, defect or wear. Any deviation by the user from the manufacturer's specifications concerning use, maintenance, repair, alterations and modifications constitutes willful negligence. - Page 37 The damage of the user shall be deemed liquidated in the costs of replacement of the product or part. Davis Technologies LLC’s ("DAVIS") assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, diagrams, pictures, illustrations or text in these instructions or the documents contained herewith.
- Page 38 Notes CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...
- Page 39 Contact Information Technical support and sales may be reached at: Davis Technologies, llc. PO Box 8250 Asheville, NC. 28814 (828) 645-1505 (828) 645-1525 fax email: support@moretraction.com web: www.MORETRACTION.com CT Series Traction Control www.moretraction.com...