AVC-R ACTUATOR VALVE CONTROLLER TYPE-R INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the A’PEXi AVC-R In order to properly use this unit, please be sure to read this instruction manual carefully. Please store this manual inside of the vehicle for reference. Please be sure to include this manual with the unit when selling. APPEX Product Name AVC-R Product Code 420-A004 Vehicle This unit may not be used on any vehicle that is not listed on the Vehicle Specific Wiring Table Function Boost control for turbo-charged engines 2 APEXi ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Chasing Our Dreams - A complete line of customized car and automotive parts developad with state of the art technology and new ideas. Our company is A'PEX which means the hi in quality. [instruction Manual Humber 7607-01 10-O0E 99.6.4pub,_ver.lMTable of Contents MiSafety Precautions / WMGlossary 1 MDdisplay 1 Warning 2 Caution 3 mio Begin 4 mPart Name and Function 5 MParts List 5 WControl Unit 6 Mfunction and Setup Z MAVC-A Set Up Procedure 8 mmain (Wain Menu Selection) 9 @Main Menu Selection mmonitor (Display Data) 10 @Select Display Mode [ monitor] @-a Display Item Select [monitor] — [ 1.2,3,4Channel] MDisplay Data Details mmonitor (Data Displa 11 Mi selecting [1channel] "W Hif selecting [2channel]~[4channel] 1 a.Real Time Display 12 b.Peak Hold Function 13 c.Hold Function 4 d.Memory Replay Function 14 mmonitor (2 Dimensional Trace Mode) 15 @-b 2D Trace Mode (monitor) > (Rev. [Y]] 15 a. Real Time Display 16 b, Hold Function 7 c. Ghost Map Trace Clear 17Msetting (Setting Mode) 18 @Setting Mode [setting] 18 @Setting Parameters 19 BAVC-RA Setting Process 20 MArrange Setting 21 setting 22 @-a(1)Target Boost Pressure/Solenoid Valve Duty Setting 22 (setting[A] - settingl[B]] > [Boost/Duty] (2)Engine RPM Target Boost Pressure Setting 24 [setting[A] - setting[B]] > [Boost/Duty) > (Next) (3)Engine RPM Solenoid Valve Duty Setup 25 (setting[A] - setting[B]] > [Boost/Duty] > [Next] usetting (Scramble) 26 @-b Scramble Boost Setup [settinglA]- setting[B]) ~> {Scramble} msetting (Ne-Point) 27 @-c Boost Control RPM Setup (setting[A] - setting[B]] > (Ne-Point) msetting (F/B Speed) 28 @-d Feedback Speed Setting [setting[A] - setting[B]] > [F/B Speed] msetting (Learn-Gear) 29 @-e Gear Learning Setting [setting[A] - setting[B]] > {Learn-Gear] Msetting (Start Duty) 30 @-f Initial Boost Control Solenoid Valve Duty Setting [settingf[A] - setting[B]} > {Start Duty) Metc. (Other) 31 @eEtc. [etc.] metc. (Car Select) 32 @-a Engine cylinder/Vehicle Speed Pulse/Throttle Sensor Type Setting (ete) > [Car Select)Metc. (Sensor Sel) 33 @-b Pressure Sensor Type Setting etc.) > [Sensor Set] metc. (Gear Judge) 34 @-c Gear Specific Setting Letc.] > (Gear Judge] metc. (Grph Scale) 35 @-d Graph Scale Setting [eto.] > (Grph Scale] metc. (Sensor chk) 36 @-e Sensor Voltage Check [etc.] > (Sensor chk] Wetc. (VFD Bright) 36 @-f Monitor Brightness Adjustment [ete.] > [VFD Bright) Betc. (Initialize) 37 @-g Initialize all Data to Default Lete.] > [Initialize] minstallation 38 @Precautions Before Installation 38 @ [1] Actuator Type installation 40 @ [2] Wastegate Type Installation 44 @UZA80 JZS147 Diagram 47 @FO3S Diagram 48 @5D5 BGS Diagram 49 @CN9A Diagram 50 @ECSA EC5W Diagram 51 @AVC-R Wiring 52 @Scramble Switch Installation ( optional) 54 @Checkpoints after Installation 55 @After Ignition Key is ON 55 mYhat is “DUTY?” 56 min case of Malfunction 57 mAbout the Warranty 57 mManual Information 571 WSafety Precautions Please be sure to read the safety precautions Floase keep this manual ina readily accessible location for future reference @sSignal Words and their Meanings We have included warnings throughout the manual to protect both the user and others trom harm and injury. These key words are called “Signal Words.” Please carefully read the cautions before jading the rest of the manual. @ Explanation of “Signal Words” ANDANGER Fallure to obey this warning will 1ikely recult An DEATH or severe injury to the user. AQWARNING Failure to obey this warning may cause DEATH or severe injury to the user. ANCAUTION Failure to obey this warning will Likely result in injury to the user, product damage, oF damage to the surrounding are:MSafety Precautions (cont’d) AAWARNTNG) @Never install this product on a vehicle that is not Listed tn this manual, We do not guarantee product operation on nor-listed vehicle applications. Failure to follow instructions may cause unexpected accidents. @riscontinue use of this product immediately if there is smoke or a burning odor. Failure to do so may result in engine or vehicle fire. Please take the unit back to the place of purchase for further assistance, only use this product for the intended purposes Listed within this manual. APEX 15 not responsible for any harm or accidents caused by the Improper use of this product. @Never operate this unit while driving. Failure to do so may resutt in injury or accident, @securery mount this unit amy from any area that aay effect drivin Failure to do so may result in injury or accident. @this unit ss designed only tor OCI2V type vehicles with a negative ground. Do not install on big trucks, refrigerated trucks, or diesel trucks with 24¥, ‘This could lead to an engine or electrical fire. @ue sure to aiaconnect the negative terminal of the battery before proceeding with installation, Failure to do so aay result in vohiole fire, electrical shortage, electrical system @be sure to securely hold the connector when disconnecting Failure to do so may result in electrical shortage and danage to the unit. @Aiways connect the wiring EXACTLY ax shown in the instruction manuel, Failure to do so may result in product failure ard engine danag @vo not adjust the unit while highway while driving. Failure to do so may result in accidents. riving, Obey all of the rules and ragulationa of theWSafety Precautions (cont’d) IAACAUTION @ installation should only be performed by an experienced installer. Installation requires experience and skill, To the installer: Please instal} the proauet in a professional end functionall 4 manner. @Never disassemble, modity, or tamper with this unit. Failure to do i @o not drop or expose this unit to excessive shock. This may dar and cause damage to the engin @keep this unit away from direct sunlight and water. Failure to do so may cause product failure eventually leading to electrical tire, vehicle fi danage.MTo Begin Thank you for purchasing the AVC-R boost controller Please read these instructions to ensure proper product usage. @The AVC-R controls suing valve type and poppet type wastegates to atlow boost pressure control, By utilizing the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) the unit is able to display boost pressure, engine RPM, vehicle speed, and throttle position, @ 17 utiiizing the scramble boost feature, a separate momentary button and wiring (not included) must be added in order to activate the function. @ this unit does NOT come equipped with a fuel cut eliminator. Some venicies will require some sort of fuel cut eliminating device and possibly fuel enrichment when the boost pressure has been raised. ~Features~ Desired boost level and solenoid duty can be set according to engine RPM Gear specific boost control Self Learning Function Sensor Output display monitor A, CAUTION @ Do not use this product on any vehicle that is not specified in our vehicle specific application guide @ 00 not use this product for any other purpose than its original intent, @ Instaiiation of this unit MAY cause radio noise or TV interference depending upon installation pasition and method. @ ws10 neat caused by the unit 4s not unusual. @ Prease do not use this unit under extremely hot or cold conditions.5 @Part Names and Function @parts List 2Solenoid Valve | 3.Pressure Sensor | 4.Harness. pe. Ipc 8.4 Hose 7. @6Hose Clamp 11.Sptice 12.2Zip tie(1g/sml) ‘Sees each’ 13,Aie Filter 14.Mounting Rubber | 15. 8-6-8 16.48 Hose Clamp pe tpc Ihe 2pes LJ ® 18. 8 2may 19. 4-8 Adapter “Sy, | Seep 22Mounting Bracket |23.Vehicle Specific | 24.Location Diagram Wiring Diagram S 1pe tpe tpe includes tape@Part Names and Functions (cont’d) @ Product (LEFT) {up} (RIGHT] DISPLAY [DOWN] (PREV.] (WEXT} Key to return the previous mode Key to switch mode or to enter data AXCaution| @ he AVC-R should only be installed on an applicable vehicle Installation of the AVC-R on any other type of vehicle may cause severe engine damage.7 M@Function and Set-Up Main Menu ete + [NEXT } a setting [A] + [NEXT] or ( scone eh aot ‘@Monitor Mode. @Setting Mode Tetarnel Booat/Duty Zehanoe! Seramble Schernel Ne-Poik ‘char F/B Speed LewreGear Stat Duty 4.28AChannel Rev.{¥] (a Seveing Boat os S[NEXT] +[NEXT] Sol, Naive Day Grote ‘Gs Dinar, 30. Pulte Bo» Sernble Booot Setting Thwotcie Type Setting Gre Engine MOM Soncitie @ Press. Sona Type Boost Concrot na © nitro toe Booet Control in eg initialize in Gear Based Cteston @-a Display Data Data Parameter @-b Dimensional Trace Mode oa Boost Re Sel Spond Sed hi Throttle So Duy @e_Oisplay Dats iedoration ie Duty ake Mate Bocel rsa + erg new ®t Disply Oat normation + enc Speed ao Merde Boot Posse "Twas Featen Waele Space + Suttte Outy Oe Three Peon "cor bay eye Saunave ty yo + Injector ty Opche FACaution i @ When setting the AVC-R, be sure to take the engine capabilities into account. | Improper tuning may cause severe engine and vehicle damage @Be sure to contact an experienced tuner before changing the settings on the AVC-R | Failure to do so may result in engine damageWMAVC-R Set-up Procedure Installing the Pressure Sensor and Solenoid Valve (P38~P51) Connecting the AVC-R head unit (P52~P54) Ye Checkpoints after Installation (P55) a4 Initial Setting Cylinder Setup (P32) Vehicle Speed Pulse Setup (P32) Throttle Sensor Type Setup (P33) By Start Engine md Setup Boost Control (P18~P21)9 Mmain «Main Menu Selection) The AVC-R, with included solenoid valve, allows voluntary setting of boost pressure for any turbo-charged system, All data is programmed into the unit. The AVC-R will retain all data in memory until ‘the INITIALIZE function has been activated. Removing the key fron the ignition or disconnecting the battery wili not affect the stored data. [AWARNING| @ do not operate this unit while driving. Operating this unit while driving may interfere with normal driving procedure and be the cause of accidents, (A, CAUTIONS| @ ‘over Start the engine or turn the ignition key ON/OFF while the AVC-A is in use, Failure to do so may cause improper operation and damage the engine. @Main Menu Selection This is the basic menu for the AVC_R 1 (setect) (A) up key/ [¥] down Key Use these keys to select paranetar The selected parameter will illuminate 2 nter) {next] Key Use this key to select The selected parameter will illuminate Pressing the [ NEXT) Key { PREV.] Key at the same time for longer than 0.5 sec. will allow the user to toggle between Monitor Mode and Setting Mode.10 Mmonitor «Display Parameter Select) @ Display Selection Mode [ monitor} Selecting [monitor] on the manu will activate the display selection mode. 1 (select) a [a] up Key/ {') down Key 2 Channel Use these keys to select paraneter 14 Caner | The selected parameter will illuminate 1 4 Channel! Rev. (Y} 2 Enter) {next] Key Use this key to solect paraneter The selected paraneter will illuminate Selecting [1Channe}] will display 1 parameter of data Selecting [2Channel] wil! display 2 parameter of data Se?ecting [3Channel} will display 3 parameter of data Setecting [4Channel] will display 4 parameter of data Selecting (Rev. - [Y]] will display engine RPM on the horizontal scale of the 2D Trace Mode @-a Selecting Display Parameters [monitor] > (1, 2,3, 4, Channel] Select display parameters after choosing display channels. The user can select from channels 1,2,3,4 and choose paraneters from the list below @Display Data information Intake Manifold Boost Pressure Engine RPM +t ‘Vehicle Speed Throttle Position Solenoid Valve Duty Cycle Injector Duty Cycle +2 1 If you connect the purple wire to the injector signal, the unit will not display correct RPM during Fuel Cut/ Max Injection *2 Unit will only display injector duty cycle if the purple wire is connected to the injector signal wire.i1 Hmonitor «Data Display) @ if Selecting channel] | «display Parameter Selection) {4) up Key / ('W) down Key Use these keys to select The selected parameter will illuminate. The corresponding channel assignment will appear next to the parameter. 2 (Display Parameter Entry) [NEXT] Key Use this key to select The selected paraneter will iTluninate @ /f selecting [denannel] ~ [4ohanse]] { (Channel Selection) Ca] up Key / ('¥) down Key Use these keys top select The selected channel nunber will illuminate 2 (Channel Entry) [>] right Key Press this key to move to display parameter selection The display parameter and channel wil) itluminate 3 (ispiay Parameter Selection) [A] up Key/ ['¥) down Key Use these keys to select desired paraneter The selected parameter will iltuminate 4 (®isplay Parameter Entry) (NEXT) Key Use this key to enter Selected paraneter will i1Tuminate12 Mmonitor «(Data Display) ee (D-athe data paraneters selected in the previous menu can be displayed in nunbers, graph ‘or analog meter formats. Number Disp. “== Graph Display [NEXT] key ‘Switch Analog Meter Display Eng Rev. 1 2 5 O {NEXT} Key rpm Switch Number Display Graph Dispaly [NEXT] Key [NEXT] Key Switch Switch Analog Meter Display #The Analog Meter dispiay mode can only display 2 parameters at a time {Achanne!] {Hehannel) If has teen selected, only ogeametar { and 2 wiT1 appear solect 2The T7380! These 2 parameters Sed 4ini Will be displayed13 @monitor «Data Display) Pet SoAEN The peak hold function may be used in nunerical and analog meter display modes: *In Numerical Display 1 (Peak Hold Setting) Eng Rev. During Real Time Display (a) up key 25 4 2 Use this key to show peak hold The value will illuniaate mi If in 3ch/dch mode, real time display will not appear along with the peak hold values. ak valug 2 (Peak Hold Value Reset) During Peak Hold [Pm] right key Use this hey to reset the peek hold value 3 (Releasing the Peak Hold) {¥) down Key Use this key to release the peak hold value * During Analog Meter Display Mode - 1 (Peak Hold Setting) a During Real Tine 2 [a] up Key Use this key to display Peak Hold 2 (Peak Hold Reset) 4 we hey During Peak Hold (h] right key Use this key to reset Peak Hold 3 (Releasing Peak Hold) Cw} down key Use this key to release peak hold During Peak HoldMmonitor (Data Display) It is possible to freeze the data on screen while in Numerical or Analog Meter Mode 1 (ata Hold Setting) During Numerical or Analog eter Mode [4] left key Use this key to hold data During Hold [4] left Key i R 2 (Releasing Data Hold) ev xDuring Hold a 3624:pm (4) left Key ir Use this key to return te 1 mod Ez 97.3 % L Ise this key to return to normal mode Hold release It is possible to record data for a certain amount of time and replay the data while in graph mode. 1 Graph Display Memory) During Memory During Real time Display Remaining tive {A} up Key Use this key to memorize the data 12.8 Memory times are as follows [lehannel}«-=6bsee [lohannel] «mdse [¥) down key [ieharneT] oDbsee Memory Stop [4ohanng]] se see 2 braph Mode Memory Termination) ‘During Graph Display Memory (C) down Key Use this key to terminate memory function15 @monitor (Oata Display) During real tine display 9 (Graph Display Replay) ‘During Real Time display (>) right Key ‘Use this key to start the replay to the left af the screen, If you push the following key during the replay, (hm) right Key The replay will stop we (>) rin key Also, {4} left key RPLY Use this kay to start the replay to the right of the screen. If you push the following key during the replay, [4] left Key The replay will stop 4 Ending Graph Display Replay) ‘During Graph Display Replay (Y} down key this will end the graph display replay @®-b 2 Dimensional Trace Mode (monitor) — [Rev.-[¥]} Horizontal scale is engine RPM, Vertical scale can be selected from one of the following paraneters. @Dispiay Data Information intake Manifold Boost Pressure ingine 8PM fehicle Speed hrottle Position jlenoid Vaive Duty Cycle injector Duty Cycle