EMS-4 Notes:

01v22 Firmware updates

There are new features in the 01v22 firmware update for the AEM EMS-4. This document is intended
to describe these changes.

WARNING:
This installation is not for the tuning novice nor the PC illiterate!

!
Use this system with EXTREME caution! The AEM EMS System
allows for total flexibility in engine tuning. Misuse of this
product can destroy your engine! If you are not well versed in
engine dynamics and the tuning of management systems or are
not PC literate, please do not attempt the installation. Refer the
installation to a AEM trained tuning shop or call 800-423-0046
for technical assistance. You should also visit the AEM EMS
Tech Forum at http://www.aempower.com

NOTE: AEM holds no responsibility for any engine damage that

results from the misuse of this product!

This product is legal in California for racing vehicles only and should never be
used on public highways.

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Updates and Enhancements:

Shift Retard/Cut (no-lift shifting)

Switch Retard Output Pr:

This option allows the output pin to be activated for a controlled amount of time prior to the timing
retard/cut happening. This allows the system to prime the pneumatic actuator before decreasing
engine power. For use with air-shifting systems only, set this value to zero for driver-shifted gear
levers. Recommended values: 10-50ms

Switch Rtd Time Out:

Time during which the ignition is decreased or „ramped out‟ as opposed to immediately changing to
max retard. (Recommended values: 10-50ms)

Switch Rtd Max Rtd:

Maximum ignition retard value. (Recommended values: 20-40 degrees, depending on original ignition
timing map)

Switch Cut Time table:

Time during which the ignition remains at the max retard. Can be adjusted for each gear.
(Recommended values: 80-150ms)

Switch Rtd Adv Time:

Time during which the ignition is increased or „ramped back in‟ as opposed to immediately changing
back to original ignition table values.

Switch Rtd ReArm:

Wait time between shift events. Intended to prevent extra shift events if the switch is pressed too early
or held for too long.

Switch Rtd Advance:

Defines the ignition timing step sizes applied as the timing is ramped back in.

Switch Rtd Ign Cut:

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Turn on if you want the system to cut ignition after the timing is ramped out. See Switch Cut Time
table description above.

Switch Rtd Input:

Defines the GPIO input used to activate the function. Must be set to GPIOX Gnd = On. Switch input
must be wired through the switch to ground.

Switch Rtd Output:

Defines the low side (switched ground) output used to activate an air shift control solenoid. See
Switch Retard Output Pr above.

Switch Rtd Output On:

See diagram above. Controls the on-time of the control output.

Switch Rtd Step:

Defines the ignition timing step sizes applied as the timing is ramped out.

Loop Logging

New EMS-4 feature added in 01v22 firmware. When loop logging is selected, logging will continue
after all memory is used overwriting the oldest log memory. The EMS-4 is capable of logging up to
8Mb of data.

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Firmware Update Process:

Open the calibration file

you want to convert in
AEM Tuner.

Select Tools>Convert Current Calibration

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 Select AEM20 01v22 from the “To:”
drop down list. Select the “Manual”
Conversion Mode as shown.

Click Convert to start the process.

The options that are new to the

01v22 firmware version are
listed in the left side table.
Their functions are described
in this document above.

Click Save to save the new

calibration.

Before proceeding with the next steps, unplug all coils and injectors.
With switched power turned on and the engine off, connect to your ECU with AEM Tuner.

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 Select ECU>Upload EMS Firmware.

Select the new firmware file to

load from the dropdown list on
the right, AEM20 01v22.fin.

Click next to start the process.

NOTE: Be sure that neither
the laptop power nor the
switched power to the ECU is
interrupted during this process.

In the next step, select the calibration file converted earlier in the process.

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 Select next in this window.

…and “Go” in this window.

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 The system will complete the
update process automatically.

Follow the on-screen instructions to

cycle power. Then hit OK.

The system will automatically re-

connect when the process is
completed.

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