


SM4 ECU
The SM4 is our highly configurable 3rd generation 8 Injector output / 4 Ignition output Engine Management ECU. Its numerous features provide an enhanced road car driving experience, exhaust emission control and suitability for motorsport use.
Category: ENGINE ECU (WIRE-IN)
Description
•The ECUs rich feature set allows it to support a wide variety of engine types including most reciprocating engines that have between 1 to 16 cylinders, and 2 rotor Rotary engines. Feedback control of 2 variable camshafts is possible.
•Many engine related standard control functions are provided. An additional ten general purpose control functions are suited to engine or vehicle related control. Four of these control functions are highly capable PID (proportional, integral, differential) feedback controllers.
•A comprehensive calibration scheme offers precise adaption of fuel injection and ignition angle to the needs of your engine over wide RPM and load ranges.
•A sophisticated transient fuelling scheme enhances air/fuel ratio control accuracy under dynamic conditions producing measurable performance gains over previous generation products.
•Improved start-up fuelling strategy assists with rapid engine starts, especially at low temperatures.
•PC software with “Autotune” feature assists with rapid fuel delivery calibration.
•Capable of individual cylinder knock control when fitted with a compatible Autronic Knock control processor.
A high level of protection from interference and tolerance of trigger input errors has been built into this ECU ensuring a smooth running engine even under extremely difficult conditions.
•High efficiency switching type injector drivers and power supply circuitry ensures low power consumption and cool running for reliable operation in hot environments.
•Calibration selection by switch is possible with SM4 Dual calibration version.
See “SM4DC Dual Calibration”
•Also available with Black Anodized Aluminium O-ring sealed billet case for marine and other arduous applications.
See “SM4MR Marine ECU”
!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!
In many markets, fitting this product to public road going emission controlled vehicles is illegal. Contact the relevant local authorities to determine the technical and legal requirements of your proposed modification prior to installation.
WARNING: AUTRONIC SM4 ECUs do not provide the level of redundancy required for failsafe engine operation in manned aircraft. USE FOR ENGINE CONTROL IN MANNED AIRCRAFT IS NOT PERMITTED!!!
SPECIFICATIONS
AUTRONIC SM4 ECU Specifications
Microcomputer |
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Intel |
Power |
Normal operation Operational limits
Survival limits |
12v to 15v DC 6.2v to 18v DC +/- 23v (5 minutes) Outside +/-23 volt
100A (Inductive surge <1mSEC) -10A (Inductive surge <100uSEC) |
Power |
Off ECU only At Idle At maximum Load |
< 1mA < 0.2 A < 1.0 A < 16 A (depending on |
Operating temperature |
Limits |
-40°C to +85°C |
Storage temperature |
Limits |
-40°C to +105°C |
Engine |
Number of cylinders Types |
1, 2 |
Engine |
1 to 4 cylinders 5 or 6 cylinders 7 or 8 cylinders 10 to 16 cylinders |
0 0 0 0 |
Hardware |
Injectors
Ignition GP Outputs
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8 4 4 4 2 |
Injection |
Minimum output pulse time Maximum output pulse time Resolution Accuracy |
0.65 50 0.1% < |
Injection |
4 stroke Range 2 stroke / Rotary Range Resolution Accuracy |
0 0 2.8° < |
Ignition |
Timing modes Timing range Resolution Accuracy |
Dwell -64° 0.5° 0.3° |
Base |
RPM sites Load sites |
1 1 |
Data |
Size |
507 |
Housing |
L * W * H Type |
130 Anodized |
Weight |
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0.5 |
Connectors |
Main connector Communications |
42 3.5 |
Notes: 1 2 stroke: 1 to 4 cylinders 0 to 15000 RPM, 5 or 6 cylinders 0 to 12000 RPM, 7 or 8 cylinders 0 to 10000 RPM, 10 to 12 cylinders 0 to 8000 RPM.
2 A high current injector drive version is available on special order. Each group is selectable 8A/2A or 4A/1A (Peak/Hold). Maximum supply current < 20A.
Application Info
APPLICATION INFORMATION
AUTRONIC SM4 - Input / Output Pin Functions
Pin Name |
Pin Number |
I / O |
Main function / Characteristic |
Alternate function / Characteristic |
Usage Limits / Characteristic |
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Injector 1 |
17 |
Output |
Injector control with Group 1-4 selectable Peak/Hold current (High = 4Amp/1Amp) or (Low = 2Amp/0.5Amp) 1 |
Nil |
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Injector 2 |
32 |
Output |
Outputs with same current as Injector group |
Outputs are ON/OFF or 10Hz only PWM functions. (Other PWM frequencies not allowed). Switch inputs are switch to Ground type |
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Injector 3 |
31 |
Output |
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Injector 4 |
16 |
Output |
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Injector 5 |
4 |
Output |
Injector control with Group 5-8 selectable Peak/Hold current (High = 4Amp/1Amp) or (Low = 2Amp/0.5Amp) 1 |
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Injector 6 / Switch 1 |
18 |
Output or Input |
Switch Inputs with ECU internal Pull-up resistor, (SW1 - 700Hz max, SW2/3 - 200Hz max frequencies) or, Outputs with same current as Injector group |
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Injector 7 / Switch 2 |
3 |
Output or Input |
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Injector 8 / Switch 3 |
2 |
Output or Input |
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Ignition 1 |
5 |
Output |
Ignition trigger control, Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Ignition |
Nil |
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Ignition 2 |
6 |
Output |
Outputs with Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Output |
Only 10Hz PWM or ON/OFF functions |
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Ignition 3 |
19 |
Output |
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Ignition 4 |
33 |
Output |
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Output 1 |
7 |
Output |
Stepper motor (4 or 6 wire), Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Output |
Output with Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Output |
Outputs are ON/OFF, 10-500Hz PWM or H-Bridge. Multi-Select 10-500Hz PWM outputs & parallel connect the O/P pins to increase drive current |
Output 2 |
34 |
Output |
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Output 3 |
20 |
Output |
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Output 4 |
35 |
Output |
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Output 5 |
27 |
Output |
Open-collector, 2.5 Amp per Output. Constant or Switched power supply |
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Output 6 |
13 |
Output |
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Output 7 |
42 |
Output |
Open-collector, 3.5 Amp |
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Output 8 |
12 |
Output |
Tacho, Open-collector, 1A |
Constant or Switched supply |
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PWM 1 |
28 |
Output |
Open-collector 9.5-1220 Hz PWM, 5A cont. (6A peak) |
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PWM 2 |
14 |
Output |
Open-collector 9.5-1220 Hz PWM, 3.5Amp cont. (5A peak) |
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HSI 1 |
10 |
Input |
Speed inputs or Camshaft position inputs |
Switch or Digital Airflow |
7 kHz max |
HSI 2 |
24 |
Input |
Switch or Digital Flex fuel |
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HSI 3 |
39 |
Input |
Speed input3 |
Switch3 |
2.2 kHz max3 |
Analog 1 |
8 |
Input |
Spare temp / pressure |
Temperature / Pressure, Control potentiometers, High-side switches |
2 wire sensors require Pull-up resistor |
Analog 2 |
38 |
Input |
External MAP / BARO |
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O2 |
37 |
Input |
Air fuel ratio input |
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TPS |
21 |
Input |
Throttle position input |
Nil |
Linear, voltage rising with TPS opening |
Air intake temperature |
23 |
Input |
Air intake temperature |
Nil |
Autronic & most NTC & PTC sensors |
Coolant temperature |
9 |
Input |
Coolant temperature |
Nil |
Most NTC or PTC sensors |
Sync |
26 |
+ve Input |
Sync input (Hall / Reluctor) |
Speed input |
7 kHz max Scope function |
41 |
-ve Input 2 |
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Cylinder |
25 |
+ve Input |
Hall or Reluctor sensor, Generic and OEM trigger patterns |
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40 |
-ve Input 2 |
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+5v sensor supply |
36 |
Supply output |
Supply for TPS and other sensors |
Nil |
45 mA max |
+8v trigger supply |
11 |
Supply output |
Supply for Hall & other sensors |
Nil |
30 mA max |
Signal Gnd |
22 |
Input |
Sensor Ground |
Nil |
Do not connect to engine block or vehicle ground |
Ign Switch I/P |
1 |
Supply Input |
Ignition “on” power supply |
Nil |
< 100mA |
+12v SUPPLY |
15 |
Supply Input |
Main Power supply 4 |
Nil |
Current drain is application dependant |
+12v RAM supply |
30 |
Continuous power input |
Keep alive memory supply |
Nil |
< 1mA |
Gnd |
29 |
Supply gnd |
Power supply ground |
Nil |
12-Oct-2016 |
Note:
- – A high current injector drive version is available on special order. Each group is selectable 8A / 2A or 4A/1A (Peak/Hold).
- – For Hall sensors, do not connect the -ve input.
- – For ‘Dual Cal’ ECUs this pin is the dedicated calibration select switch input and is therefore not available as a speed input.
- – ECU measured voltage at pin 15 is the battery voltage used for injector dead time compensation. Its supply must be same as injectors.
AUTRONIC SM4DC (Dual calibration) - Input / Output Pin Functions
Pin Name |
Pin Number |
I / O |
Main function / Characteristic |
Alternate function / Characteristic |
Usage Limits / Characteristic |
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Injector 1 |
17 |
Output |
Injector control with Group 1-4 selectable Peak/Hold current (High = 4Amp/1Amp) or (Low = 2Amp/0.5Amp) 1 |
Nil |
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Injector 2 |
32 |
Output |
Outputs with same current as Injector group |
Outputs are ON/OFF or 10Hz only PWM functions. (Other PWM frequencies not allowed). Switch inputs are switch to Ground type |
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Injector 3 |
31 |
Output |
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Injector 4 |
16 |
Output |
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Injector 5 |
4 |
Output |
Injector control with Group 5-8 selectable Peak/Hold current (High = 4Amp/1Amp) or (Low = 2Amp/0.5Amp) 1 |
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Injector 6 / Switch 1 |
18 |
Output or Input |
Switch Inputs with ECU internal Pull-up resistor, (SW1 - 700Hz max, SW2/3 - 200Hz max frequencies) or, Outputs with same current as Injector group |
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Injector 7 / Switch 2 |
3 |
Output or Input |
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Injector 8 / Switch 3 |
2 |
Output or Input |
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Ignition 1 |
5 |
Output |
Ignition trigger control, Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Ignition |
Nil |
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Ignition 2 |
6 |
Output |
Outputs with Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Output |
Only 10Hz PWM or ON/OFF functions |
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Ignition 3 |
19 |
Output |
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Ignition 4 |
33 |
Output |
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Output 1 |
7 |
Output |
Stepper motor (4 or 6 wire), Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Output |
Output with Push / Pull driver, 0.8A cont. (1A peak) per Output |
Outputs are ON/OFF, 10-500Hz PWM or H-Bridge. Multi-Select 10-500Hz PWM outputs & parallel connect the O/P pins to increase drive current |
Output 2 |
34 |
Output |
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Output 3 |
20 |
Output |
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Output 4 |
35 |
Output |
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Output 5 |
27 |
Output |
Open-collector, 2.5 Amp per Output. Constant or Switched power supply |
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Output 6 |
13 |
Output |
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Output 7 |
42 |
Output |
Open-collector, 3.5 Amp |
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Output 8 |
12 |
Output |
Tacho, Open-collector, 1A |
Constant or Switched supply |
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PWM 1 |
28 |
Output |
Open-collector 9.5-1220 Hz PWM, 5A cont. (6A peak) |
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PWM 2 |
14 |
Output |
Open-collector 9.5-1220 Hz PWM, 3.5Amp cont. (5A peak) |
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HSI 1 |
10 |
Input |
Speed inputs or Camshaft position inputs |
Switch or Digital Airflow |
7 kHz max |
HSI 2 |
24 |
Input |
Switch or Digital Flex fuel |
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HSI 3 |
39 |
Input |
Calibration select switch |
Nil |
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Analog 1 |
8 |
Input |
Spare temp / pressure |
Temperature / Pressure, Control potentiometers, High-side switches |
2 wire sensors require Pull-up resistor |
Analog 2 |
38 |
Input |
External MAP / BARO |
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O2 |
37 |
Input |
Air fuel ratio input |
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TPS |
21 |
Input |
Throttle position input |
Nil |
Linear, voltage rising with TPS opening |
Air intake temperature |
23 |
Input |
Air intake temperature |
Nil |
Autronic & most NTC & PTC sensors |
Coolant temperature |
9 |
Input |
Coolant temperature |
Nil |
Most NTC or PTC sensors |
Sync |
26 |
+ve Input |
Sync input (Hall / Reluctor) |
Speed input |
7 kHz max Scope function |
41 |
-ve Input 2 |
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Cylinder |
25 |
+ve Input |
Hall or Reluctor sensor, Generic and OEM trigger patterns |
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40 |
-ve Input 2 |
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+5v sensor supply |
36 |
Supply output |
Supply for TPS and other sensors |
Nil |
45 mA max |
+8v trigger supply |
11 |
Supply output |
Supply for Hall & other sensors |
Nil |
30 mA max |
Signal Gnd |
22 |
Input |
Sensor Ground |
Nil |
Do not connect to engine block or vehicle ground |
Ign Switch I/P |
1 |
Supply Input |
Ignition “on” power supply |
Nil |
< 100mA |
+12v SUPPLY |
15 |
Supply Input |
Main Power supply 3 |
Nil |
Current drain is application dependant |
+12v RAM supply |
30 |
Continuous power input |
Keep alive memory supply |
Nil |
< 1mA |
Gnd |
29 |
Supply gnd |
Power supply ground |
Nil |
12-Oct-2016 |
Note:
- – A high current injector drive version is available on special order. Each group is selectable 8A / 2A or 4A/1A (Peak/Hold).
- – For Hall sensors, do not connect the -ve input.
- – ECU measured voltage at pin 15 is the battery voltage used for injector dead time compensation. Its supply must be same as injectors.
Purchase options
SM4 SEQUENTIAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(also available as a short loom, long loom or connector set kit with air temperature sensor, data lead and fuel pump relay)

When ordering specify...
- Manifold pressure sensor rating: Standard is 300 kPa absolute (700 kPa gauge on special order)
- Standard or (High Current Injector Drivers on special order)
- Single or Dual calibration version
- Firmware revision if matching the specification of a previously purchased ECU

SM3 & SM4 Std. Loom (3.0 metre)

SM3 & SM4 Short Loom (420 mm)

SM3 & SM4 connector set

Standard DB9 Data Lead length 5m (Suits most laptops/PCs and USB to Serial adaptors)

Autronic Air Intake temperature sensor
