***** NEW SECS MONITOR VIDEO ****
19-09-2004, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SECS
Stu, not every one would like the price of a T in loom as all the connectors
are expensive plus all the addition wiring that I must do will add extra cost.
But I see your point for the PRO users who would use it for fault diagnosis.
I dont have those connector is stock at the moment. I will see what I can find.
are expensive plus all the addition wiring that I must do will add extra cost.
But I see your point for the PRO users who would use it for fault diagnosis.
I dont have those connector is stock at the moment. I will see what I can find.
I must say i will be surprised if these connectors are even available anymore
Would ideally need to be like a multipupose harness like a sun scanner?
One universal connector connected to the monitor, with various sub looms that can be plugged into this to then interface it to Pectel, marelli plugs, OBD, KE.. etc etc..
I understand this is the least of your worries and i am of course just typing out my thoughts aloud here
19-09-2004, 11:03 AM
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Simon,
the touch screen, is it a standard VGA screen with USB out for the touchy feely stuff ???
I can see where a 7" one would fit just perfect in my car...
the touch screen, is it a standard VGA screen with USB out for the touchy feely stuff ???
I can see where a 7" one would fit just perfect in my car...
19-09-2004, 11:11 AM
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SECS,
markk, Ima-Racing500,
Yawn, the same old people putting me down as usual.
If I didnt know better I would think you were one and the same person with
different user names.
Since you both are comparing this new device with the collins product,
The new SECS monitor is smaller, cheaper, has more functonality such
as data logging and works with more cars and variants such as EEC4, EEC5
and also other makes such as Jap/german cars.
But then it doesnt matter how good it is, I will never be good enough for some
markk, Ima-Racing500,
Yawn, the same old people putting me down as usual.
If I didnt know better I would think you were one and the same person with
different user names.
Since you both are comparing this new device with the collins product,
The new SECS monitor is smaller, cheaper, has more functonality such
as data logging and works with more cars and variants such as EEC4, EEC5
and also other makes such as Jap/german cars.
But then it doesnt matter how good it is, I will never be good enough for some
19-09-2004, 11:12 AM
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frog,
The colour touch screen will be available as either a 7 inch or a
10.4 inch monster like mine.
They use TFT active pixel LCD backlit technology that
can be viewed in bright sun light too.
The screen is covered in an anti glare material and is scratch resistant
not to mention water proof.
Plus will include windows sofware that allow WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get)
screen creating by the user using object orientated drag and drop methods.
Connection is either through USB, SERIAL or ETHERNET.
You can use either the pre-defined screens or create all your own upto 200 of them.
It will be VERY easy to use.
I will add again that this product is NOT a PC/LAPTOP of any form but a dedicated piece
of hardware so there will be no silly boot up waiting periods or
windows bugs
The colour touch screen will be available as either a 7 inch or a
10.4 inch monster like mine.
They use TFT active pixel LCD backlit technology that
can be viewed in bright sun light too.
The screen is covered in an anti glare material and is scratch resistant
not to mention water proof.
Plus will include windows sofware that allow WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get)
screen creating by the user using object orientated drag and drop methods.
Connection is either through USB, SERIAL or ETHERNET.
You can use either the pre-defined screens or create all your own upto 200 of them.
It will be VERY easy to use.
I will add again that this product is NOT a PC/LAPTOP of any form but a dedicated piece
of hardware so there will be no silly boot up waiting periods or
windows bugs
19-09-2004, 11:13 AM
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and as i read / see more and more about this new product the better it sounds , as spadge says , i too m ust be getting old , but a unit like this to me is for proffesional purposes , i dont do BLING 
if stu is happy with this product ( i'll have to borrow his and take it through a forrest rally
) and is as functional as you say then i may well see myself having one also ( tho you prob wouldnt sell me one now ) as ive said in a previous post , the monitor i have now is an improvement in some areas and not in others
if stu is happy with this product ( i'll have to borrow his and take it through a forrest rally
) and is as functional as you say then i may well see myself having one also ( tho you prob wouldnt sell me one now ) as ive said in a previous post , the monitor i have now is an improvement in some areas and not in others
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Originally Posted by SECS
frog,
The colour touch screen will be available as either a 7 inch or a
10.4 inch monster like mine.
They use TFT active pixel LCD backlit technology that
can be viewed in bright sun light too.
The screen is covered in an anti glare material and is scratch resistant
not to mention water proof.
Plus will include windows sofware that allow WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get)
screen creating by the user using object orientated drag and drop methods.
Connection is either through USB, SERIAL or ETHERNET.
You can use either the pre-defined screens or create all your own upto 200 of them.
It will be VERY easy to use.
I will add again that this product is NOT a PC/LAPTOP of any form but a dedicated piece
of hardware so there will be no silly boot up waiting periods or
windows bugs
The colour touch screen will be available as either a 7 inch or a
10.4 inch monster like mine.
They use TFT active pixel LCD backlit technology that
can be viewed in bright sun light too.
The screen is covered in an anti glare material and is scratch resistant
not to mention water proof.
Plus will include windows sofware that allow WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get)
screen creating by the user using object orientated drag and drop methods.
Connection is either through USB, SERIAL or ETHERNET.
You can use either the pre-defined screens or create all your own upto 200 of them.
It will be VERY easy to use.
I will add again that this product is NOT a PC/LAPTOP of any form but a dedicated piece
of hardware so there will be no silly boot up waiting periods or
windows bugs
Just a thought - thinking out loud....
Could you build in a few additional inputs. The location I am thinking of is the clock/car display area in a sapph, being able to have your display show what the original module shows would be purfect.
Oh, and a clock so I know how early I am getting into work
19-09-2004, 11:32 AM
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frog,
The unit has a bulit in clock which can be displayed as a numeric or
an animated analog type with hands that move !
Also, inputs for extra sensors such as oil pressure/temperature and speedo.
(external sensors will be extra cost)
The unit has a bulit in clock which can be displayed as a numeric or
an animated analog type with hands that move !
Also, inputs for extra sensors such as oil pressure/temperature and speedo.
(external sensors will be extra cost)
19-09-2004, 11:34 AM
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Simon, feel free to take the KE ECU plugs from my car if yoiu wish mate.....fancy removing the rest of the old enigne loom whilst your there? lol....its all just statshed away as I didnt want to cut wires and remove something I shouldent have!
See ya tonight mate.....ps, may bring that IC if you see spence before me
See ya tonight mate.....ps, may bring that IC if you see spence before me
19-09-2004, 11:43 AM
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Dave Henshall,
The monitor will be available in either a standard DIN size radio plastic box and
a billet polished aluminum box (may be anodised blue as an option possibly).
This box will be free standing and will be up to the user to find a suitable location.
Or, as some will do, remove it from the case and attempt a custom install.
(May sell as uncased for these people at a slightly reduce price)
The monitor will be available in either a standard DIN size radio plastic box and
a billet polished aluminum box (may be anodised blue as an option possibly).
This box will be free standing and will be up to the user to find a suitable location.
Or, as some will do, remove it from the case and attempt a custom install.
(May sell as uncased for these people at a slightly reduce price)
19-09-2004, 11:48 AM
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Nice one Simon...but still looks too bling for my Sapphire 
I prefer the more dated look.......like my one...each to there own they all do the same kinda thing dont they.
I prefer the more dated look.......like my one...each to there own they all do the same kinda thing dont they.
19-09-2004, 11:50 AM
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Dave Henshall, I am trying to make it a one size fits all style to save
on the number of variations for different models.
I allready sell displays in din cases for the Jap car market and these dont look
too bad in most of the cars.
The design will have a flush and flat front that will be slightly biggger than the apperture
and hopefully this will look good enough.
on the number of variations for different models.
I allready sell displays in din cases for the Jap car market and these dont look
too bad in most of the cars.
The design will have a flush and flat front that will be slightly biggger than the apperture
and hopefully this will look good enough.
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Originally Posted by Ima-Racing500
Nice one Simon...but still looks too bling for my Sapphire I prefer the more dated look.......like my one...each to there own they all do the same kinda thing dont they.
I prefer the more dated look.......like my one...each to there own they all do the same kinda thing dont they.As for doing the same thing, yes in terms of data monitoring you are right but
mine has more 'proffesional' features (such as data logging)
as well as the bling stuff and so is unique.
cant wait for the pics ..... 
19-09-2004, 12:00 PM
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If you can keep your reliability up...you will sell LOADS of these as well as the S8
Just remember your customers are the most important people on Earth..so dont go back to the old you...stick with me Rodders and your go far..ROFL
Just remember your customers are the most important people on Earth..so dont go back to the old you...stick with me Rodders and your go far..ROFL
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Simon,
The video doesnt show me a great deal but the fact it datalogs is enough to make me say right now...
"Please send me the first available unit and bill my card"
I will review it in a pro environment for you.
1) If it does'nt break with me using it, its not going to break.
2) If its got enough data for me, its got enough for anyone.
Lets be havin one....
The video doesnt show me a great deal but the fact it datalogs is enough to make me say right now...
"Please send me the first available unit and bill my card"
I will review it in a pro environment for you.
1) If it does'nt break with me using it, its not going to break.
2) If its got enough data for me, its got enough for anyone.
Lets be havin one....
back off chunk! I asked first!
19-09-2004, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Katie
Simon, feel free to take the KE ECU plugs from my car
Will have a chat with ya later
19-09-2004, 04:56 PM
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I have the ignition ECU also in my garage, however I sold the chipped ignition ECU to one of the warrens, i forget which now
We'll be late mate, i can gaurentee it, lol.....extra "rlly" traffic on the M4, and Katie is only just in the shower, not worrying about time, lol.......women
We'll be late mate, i can gaurentee it, lol.....extra "rlly" traffic on the M4, and Katie is only just in the shower, not worrying about time, lol.......women
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Originally Posted by SECS
Dave Henshall,
The monitor will be available in a standard DIN size radio plastic box
The monitor will be available in a standard DIN size radio plastic box
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what sort of price is the s1/s2 likely to be please ????
about time there was a quality item like this for the rst's as well as cossies
about time there was a quality item like this for the rst's as well as cossies
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and another quicky.... as you've said its pectel compatible.... will all the parameters (as per voltage breakout ) be available through the serial link, or just fault codes etc...?
28-09-2004, 05:51 PM
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Dave Henshall, EVERTHING will be available - fault codes and live data and
if enabled in your chip, the tuning facility (can be disabled for your own safety)
Darrone3dr, I have pictures, just editing a spec sheet which will be published on PF very soon.
MAD matt-sab, Sorry price will be revealed soon.
if enabled in your chip, the tuning facility (can be disabled for your own safety)
Darrone3dr, I have pictures, just editing a spec sheet which will be published on PF very soon.
MAD matt-sab, Sorry price will be revealed soon.
28-09-2004, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Henshall
IF for example the pectel serial bit was not enabled on the chip/board... i assume it must need reburnin to enable it?
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off the top of your head then,,, do you know if the p8 revision 2 boards from AB (supplied by woodford and PJ's) are pectel enabled or not?
looks like secs management for my cabby then
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what do I want a factory ecu in mine for? 
Nah I'm trying to decide on engine management systems atm.
I'm having a mediacar system put in the motor anyway with the aim to run GPS and music and bits on, but really want a touch screen engine management display to go with it.
So I'm always open for advice, what would be the best engine management system for a 2.0 Zetec Turbo?
Nah I'm trying to decide on engine management systems atm.
I'm having a mediacar system put in the motor anyway with the aim to run GPS and music and bits on, but really want a touch screen engine management display to go with it.
So I'm always open for advice, what would be the best engine management system for a 2.0 Zetec Turbo?