M1 – VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT (VCU)

Innovation Driving Performance

• MoTeC M1 VCUs deliver an exciting new era of EV control capability. Unique M1 technology redefines the potential for customisation using MoTeC’s M1 Build and M1 Tune software.
• M1 VCUs are also suitable for HEV applications, with the ability to control modern internal combustion engines, Drive by Wire, variable cam control and sequential gearboxes.
• Advanced, multi-level security makes the M1 VCU a highly flexible solution for both category management and custom implementations that require authorised VCU access.

M1 Series VCUs Highlights

• Latest generation high-performance processor
• Extremely compact and lightweight
• Large logging memory with Ethernet for fast downloads
• Compatible with 12 V and 24 V systems
• Multiple High Side and Low Side outputs with PWM capability, fully programmable in software
• Multiple Digital, PWM, Analogue and Temperature inputs, fully programmable in software with diagnostics
• Multiple communication ports (CAN, RS232 and LIN)
• Flexible programming and calibration tools (M1 Build and M1 Tune)
• Simulink Enabled for model-based programming
• Suitable for electric cars, electric bikes, electric boats and custom vehicles

COLOUR DISPLAY LOGGER

Innovation Driving Performance

• High contrast LCD screen with full sunlight clarity
• Available in screen size variants of 5 inch, 7 inch and 12 inch
• Multiple CAN buses and I/Os suitable for EV applications

Fully customisable using MoTeC’s GUI MS Windows software for EV applications

• Multiple dedicated EV screen layouts
• Data logging capabilities with on-board maths and logic function processing
• Versatile and configurable alternative to traditional instrument clusters

POWER MANAGEMENT (PDM)

LV Power Distribution Module

• Programmable LV power distribution modules, fully customisable
• PDMs provide electronically switched power to a vehicle’s electrical systems and components, including LV motors, lights, solenoids and devices such as ECUs
• Multiple CAN controlled I/Os suitable for EV applications
• Full diagnostics, output current sensing plus over-current, short circuit, thermal overload, reverse battery and load dump protection

L-SERIES LOGGERS

• The L-Series Enclosed Loggers are powerful control devices and fully programmable data loggers with a USB logging option, that can be used in a range of EV applications depending upon which options are enabled.
• They can be used as a controller for any MoTeC D-Series Display, forwarding all required channels to the Display, including lap timing, CAN and RS232 channels and much more.
• They can be placed anywhere in the vehicle and log any CAN and RS232 bus, as well as inputs wired directly to the box.
• As an optional upgrade, T2 Telemetry can receive messages from other CAN units, convert it to a T2 data stream and transmit to the radio for the pit side T2 system.

M1 BUILD

Programming Platform

M1 Build is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) which is used to generate MoTeC’s M1 VCU Control Packages. M1 Build enables customers to develop solutions, both simple and complex, including making modifications to existing projects to meet specific needs.

M1 INTEGRATION TOOL

For use with Simulink®

MoTeC M1 Integration Tool, for use with Simulink® enables the integration of a compiled Simulink® model into an M1 control unit. This feature provides a streamlined pathway from MATLAB® and Simulink® control system development to embedded software for an M1 controller by providing a dedicated MoTeC target to the Simulink® Code Generation.

The M1 Integration Tool is installed in MATLAB® and Simulink® and makes MoTeC custom blocks available through the Simulink® library browser. These custom blocks may be used when developing the model. Compilation of the Simulink® model generates a User Library that can be used within M1 firmware development to assign channels and connect physical I/Os.

Features

• Intended for firmware development for MoTeC’s M1 ECUs, designed for motorsport.
• Suitable for development of petrol and diesel engine management systems.
• Suitable for development of Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicles applications.
• Enables ECU configuration, analysis and calibration using MoTeC’s M1 Tune software.
• Allows data visualisation and analysis using MoTeC’s i2 software.

M1 TUNE

Calibration Platform

M1 Tune software provides the link between the M1 Package and the M1 VCU. M1 Tune is used for the configuration, analysis and calibration of M1 firmware. The application allows users to create custom screen layouts that make EV drivetrain calibration faster and easier.

i2

Data Analysis Software

MoTeC’s i2 data visualisation and analysis software has been developed for the use of professional race teams worldwide. It enables comprehensive analysis of logged data using various graphics and maths functions for custom data processing. i2 software has a user friendly graphical interface, with the ability to set up multiple worksheets within a project. The combination of i2 and M1 Tune software provides an effective platform for EV developers to analyse test data and implement optimisation algorithms to improve their EV control solution.