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Turbo Timer require
each to setup their own cool-down time, usually a fixed time,
and the late model even comes with speed and rpm input sensing
adjusting to each driving style but both don't seems very
effective, no doubt it's common to hear from friends asking you
"Eh! how long should I set my turbo timer huh?". Once I saw a
Australian dude with a temperature controlled (Analog Devices
AD595 -S$34) delay-off circuit, it cut-off the ignition when a
safe temperature is reach. I was temped to build one.. but got
busy... and eventually got LAZY! this when on for the past few
years and wanted to build one lately, recheck the schematic and
most of the component are either over priced and obsolete
PIC16C711 micro! Search the web and found one
commercial product selling
for >S$380...! So I got it design, assemble a few component
and wrote a few code, and here is it. No timing to worry about,
a short drive wouldn't
activate the cool-down, even if it does it's only a matter of few seconds, the
hotter the
turbocharger the longer the cool-down time or vis-vesa. Turbo
timer is not a fresh topic, most of you should know how it works
by now, if not search the web , there are plenty of information
laying around.
I might be wrong.. but I don't see the reason why a diesel
turbocharger would ever need a cool down timer, as it's a low
rev engine 4-5K max rpm range, the turbocharger runs cooler then
gasoline type and hardly goes beyond 400°C. Maybe is due to
local Singapore speed limit / restriction and not many choices for
me, now you all know can't really do much in Singapore... but I'll
try one on a Malaysian 4x4 turbo truck when I have time to work
on. Anyway the option are there for you to play around
with.
- JP1 - Engine type selector (select
either Diesel or Gasoline type engine) Gasoline selected by
default or ground the JUMPER to select Diesel type,
difference between two temperature cut-off preset. Replace
the Jumper with a switch ,if you like to try out on
different engine type.
- RV1 - Preset Adjust for set
temperature cut-off of +/- 20°C.
- Engage Handbrake
first before switching off the ignition key, this will complete
the relay circuit for the cool-down to works, while
releasing the handbrake during cool-down will immediately
shut the engine down.
- Alarm output are optional - may vary between each
alarm system is used.
- Average engine oil rated at >=400°C before
it get "cooked" >>. Safe temperature delay-off for Gasoline preset
at 320°C and Diesel preset delay-off at
140°C.
- 7 Leds dot-graph
(Temp. Gauge)
- 120 seconds delay-off Timeout.
- Use a aftermarket Turbo timer wiring hardness (if
available for your vehicle), else you might need to cut and
join your fresh ignition hardness.
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