another WB O2 display/logger

[ahains]

Hi guys,
A local Toyota MR2 guy that I trust and respect sent out this mail last week. It's another option for those of you looking for a wideband o2 display/logger.
Looks like a decent deal and a good product.

I have no affiliation, and no experience with it.. I'm just passing along the link in case someone is interested.

If you do get one, please post a review so the rest of us have more to go on.

later..
-Adrian

I wanted to pass along info on a new inexpensive WB O2 sensor. I have been keeping tabs on this thing since the development was announced. After about 7 months, it is finally available for sale in limitied quantity to start with.
If you have any questions, you should shoot Klaus a mail. He is sharp and a super nice guy.

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/

Check out the FAQs and the manual for all the details, but here are the key features;

Cheap! $350 for display/control unit, Bosch sensor, cables, software, o2 bung and plug.
Lab grade accuracy with very fast response
44 minutes of datalogging of WB data plus 5 additional channels
2 Definable analog outputs (can be used to simulate NB behavior) Measuerment algorithm includes auto gas temperature and pressure compensation Easy sensor calibratoin to free air Configurable to run with both BOSCH And NTK O2 sensors Configurable for different fuels.

Let Klaus know that Rob sent ya.

Enjoy!
Rob

And here are some noteworthy differences between this unit and the tech edge:

Technically speaking, below is the comparison, from Klaus himself.


Our FAQ in the web-site has some info. Compared to the tech-edge LM-1 has the following advantages:

1. Switchable between NTK and BOSCH Sensors.
2. Built-in datalogger for up to 44 min. of data and 6 channels at 12 times/sec, no laptop required for logging.
3. Built-in display for Lambda and AFR, averaged over 0.3 secs.
4. Bar-graph display for instant AFR with 16 'LED' resolution (Update rate up to 12 times/sec).
5. Freely programmable analog outputs.
6. Data Log download and processing software included.
7. Very fast response time without overshoot (I measured < 80ms between free air and AFR 11.5).
8. Measured accuracy at lambda 0.8, 0.85 and 0.9 is <= 0.1 AFR.
9. One button calibration without CalR, no stoich calibration needed.
10. Freely programmable for different fuels.
11. Measurement method is purely digital and is not subject to drift of analog components.
12. Bung and plug included as well as all cables.
13. Hand-held unit that can be easily moved between vehicles.
14. Built-in diagnostics for Sensor condition and connection faults, protecting the sensor during fault conditions.

Where the Tech-Edge is better:

1. Polarity reversal protected. It runs down to 11V, LM1 runs down to 9.5V.
Polarity protection robs some voltage.
2. Built-in unit (Will be corrected by LM-1X).
3. Multiple sensor cable lengths.
4. RPM and Thermocouple inputs included. LM-1 requires optional LM-1 Aux-Box for that.

 

[misterblu]

Did you end up buying one?

I got one from the first batch and have documented my initial impressions, set up, and installation on my web page:

http://lagunamiata.home.att.net/lm-1.htm

Regards,
Jon

 

[ahains]

Nope, I did not buy one. I'm not in the market right now.
I have stock injectors and no fuel tuning device, so it is still a little ways out for me
If I do get one someday, this one is my first choice currently.

Good write-up, thanks for taking the time!
-Adrian

 

[misterblu]

Originally posted by ahains
Nope, I did not buy one. I'm not in the market right now.
I have stock injectors and no fuel tuning device, so it is still a little ways out for me
If I do get one someday, this one is my first choice currently.

Good write-up, thanks for taking the time!
-Adrian

No problem. If you ever want to see one in action, Rob and I are both fairly local to you.

Regards,

Jon