Follow the steps below to update the FT500 module:
Step 1: Before update the ECU, back up the maps and logs in the module: It`s recommended to back up all the important maps and logs contained in the FT500, the update won`t delete the maps, but will delete the logs.
Step 2: Download version 2.00 of FTManager: Download the new version in the "Software> FTManager" menu at FuelTech site or CLICK HERE to download the new version.Then execute the program and wait for the installation to finish.
Step 3: Open the FTManager software and plug the USB cable into the FT500 ECU, click in "Tools" tab and then the icon "FT Updater".
Step 4: A new window will show up, click "Update" and wait until the update ends, when a pop up is displayed on the screen. In the right side of the screen, there will be the "Release Notes", describing all the news about the release.
NEW FEATURES
- New individual fuel cylinder trim. RPM and MAP based.
- O2 closed loop correction.
- New ignition cut maximum level and RPM progression range configuration (MSD network compatible).
- New cam sync sensor mode: Random VR - diagnostic.
- New cam sync position parameter that adjusts the trigger point as the center of detection position.
- Outputs test improved.
- New wheelie control.
- New default sensors:
- Davis Technology compatibility:
- 2-step improved:
- Burnout mode improvement:
- Improved fuel injectors total flow:
- Improvement on firmware update with data integrity check (CRC).
- Pro-Nitrous improvement:
- Progressive Nitrous improvement:
- Improved diagnostic panel on touchscreen interface.
- Boost activated output:
- Added block when electronic throttle code is inconsistent.
- Added Datalogger activation by external switch.
- Improved diagnostic panel on touchscreen interface.
- Sensor configuration improved:
FTMANAGER and FTMANAGER DATALOGGER:
- New graphic function shows the harness wiring diagram according to the settings.
- New diagnostic panel (same as touchscreen interface).
- TPS and ignition calibration trough FTManager.
- New log channel: Ignition Timing Trailing to Rotary engines.
- New layout for 2-step and gear detection screen.
- Enlarged resolution on Lb/Hr exhibition.
- Copy and paste allowed on time-based and sensors tables.
- Datalogger overlay improvement.
- New function names (gear change detection, shift alert).
- New channels on the internal datalogger from BoostController2 CAN (target and actual boost).