Installation and programming

instructions for

STAG TUNING

ver. 1.2 2014-12-18

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CONTENTS

1. Principle of operation ................................................................................................................................. 2 

2. Installation instructions .............................................................................................................................. 2 
3. Description of terminals ............................................................................................................................. 3 
4. Using the software ...................................................................................................................................... 4 
5. Pressure indicator ....................................................................................................................................... 6 
6. Examples of engine power curves and emulation maps......................................................................... 7 

1. Principle of operation

The signal from the MAP sensor is read by the STAG TUNING module and transmitted to the ECU with a
reduced value as set in the software, e.g. if the max. pressure signal is 3V and it is reduced on the
application map by 0.5V, the ECU unit tries to reach 3V and the resulting MAP value will be approx. 3.5V.

The STAG TUNING kit can work with two MAP sensors at the same time. Most cars are provided with only
one sensor of that type, but there are vehicles with two sensors. Channels to be emulated are selected in the
application.

STAG TUNING is a safe device provided that the user uses it reasonably and does not overload the engine
continously.It should be noted that excessive overloading the vehicle can cause damage to mechanical
components of the engine and the drive system.

2. Installation instructions

Terminals of the STAG TUNING module should be connected to the MAP sensor or fuel pressure sensor on
the Common Rail. For dedicated harness types it is only required to disconnect the sensor plug and replace it
with a corresponding tuning module connector.

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If a dedicated wire harness is not available, identify ground and 5V supply lines in the emulated sensor plug
and make a connection. Cut the ECU signal line wire and connect the yellow line on the sensor side and the
green line on the ECU side.

The STAG TUNING kit is supplied with +5V from the MAP sensor line. Do not connect an additional power
supply line. Install the kit away of heat sources and avoid water contact, e.g. when washing the engine!

3. Description of terminals

MAP sensor terminals

1- ground (brown),
2- temperature (red and black),
3- 5V power supply (red),
4- signal (yellow to sensor, green to ECU).

MAP sensor connector, type A

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MAP sensor connector, type B

STAG TUNING kit connector terminals

Match the colors

3 – signal output 1
4 -– ground
5 – signal input 1
6 – 5V power supply
8 – signal output 2
9 – ground
10 – signal input 2
 
4. Using the software

Start the application and select the correct emulation channel by choosing a respective tab on the top bar.
For a single MAP sensor configuration it is recommended to use channel 1. Channel 2 should be used only
for the second MAP sensor (if installed).

Following channel selection, an orange line will be displayed with the option to add curve points by the user.
Currently active point turns yellow. Move the selected curve range down to reduce the value of signals sent
to the ECU. The exact value of emulation per point is presented in the table in the top right section of the
application window.

The cursor on the multiplier indicates the input voltage (from the sensor).

A new map is created by adding a few (or more than ten) points and defining the reduction range for voltage
values. It is recommended to save a new map on the PC.

In order to verify system operation and the new map, check the maximum deviation of the cursor (blue line)
to the right before and after modifications on the emulation line. If the vehicle is equipped with an autogas
fueling system, the effect can be noticed by observing the MAP rise in the application.

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A new curve point is added with a right click. Points are activated by selecting them with a left click or with
ctrl← /ctrl→ buttons used to switch between the points.

“Map1” button is used to select and program one of the three available maps 

“Map1” button is used to select and program one of the three available maps 

“Map1” button is used to select and program one of the three available maps 

The “On/Off” icon is used to toggle signal emulation between On and Off.

“Open” button is used to load one of the saved maps.

The “Save” button is used to save the curve (map) profile to a file.

The button clears the map for 2 channels.

The button switches the maps between two channels.

The button copies the map from channel 1 to channel 2.

The button copies the map from channel 2 to channel 1.

The “Clear” button is used to reset the curve line profile and start again. 

“Pressure” button brings up the pressure window, see description below. 

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5. Pressure indicator

“Pressure” window displays the pressure read by the emulated sensor.

In order to scale the specific sensor correctly, select the type of emulated pressure.

“Boost pressure” – selection for petrol-fuelled engines.

“CR pressure” – selection for Diesel engines with a Common Rail.

The next step is indicator scaling.

This includes defining voltage levels corresponding to specific pressure. If exact sensor characteristics is
known, enter any two coordinates to make the indicator automatically calibrate within the full range.
However, if the sensor characteristics is not known, read the sensor voltage from the application and the
pressure from OBD parameters (for example). The procedure should be performed in two operating states,
i.e. for an engine with a boost sensor downstream the throttle: on idle speed (when MAP is 0.35) and with
engine turned off (when MAP is 1.00).

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6. Examples of engine power curves and emulation maps

- Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI CDAA

- Golf VI 1.4 TSI CAXA

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- Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet

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