Datalogger

M.Hagen · 11-01-2016, 11:19 AM

I am surveying the forum to see what loggers people are using for their M3's to monitor engine parameters.

Almost all the OBD/CAN loggers can monitor the standard parameters (AFR, ignition, air temp, etc), but I'm looking to get one level deeper.

Specifically, I'm hoping to monitor knock count (per cylinder if possible), Cam Angle, fuel injector duty cycle or pulse-width, and other airflow metering sensors.

AA Simon2?
Bavarian Technic?
BMWLogger?
...others?

Thanks in advance.
M

IMG · 11-01-2016, 05:21 PM

BT

Mvy · 11-02-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IMG

BT

I was checking their site, and it didnt mention knock per cyl, or bank. Is that a feature for sure and not listed, or do you just think this one of the better readers out there to use?

Phil5129 · 11-02-2016, 04:07 PM

I use torque but I don't believe it monitor knock and I can't get fuel pressure either. Virtually everything else works though. Throttle position, coolant A/f etc.... I really like the app.

M.Hagen · 11-04-2016, 11:06 AM

I ordered a BT cable after confirming through email that the parameter list for the MSS60 contains knock related items... although they weren't specific what the parameters were.

I'll report back after I get the cable and explore the logging capabilities.

Green-Eggs · 11-04-2016, 12:42 PM

No one logger will do what you want because there are two different sources and can busses and they don't all have the same info. The bus used by BT and others on the OBD is slow and limited. The engine bus has a lot more data and is faster, but doesn't have the knock data believe it or not.

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M.Hagen Private First Class 90 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Layton, UT iTrader: (2)	Datalogger - Engine Parameters I am surveying the forum to see what loggers people are using for their M3's to monitor engine parameters. Almost all the OBD/CAN loggers can monitor the standard parameters (AFR, ignition, air temp, etc), but I'm looking to get one level deeper. Specifically, I'm hoping to monitor knock count (per cylinder if possible), Cam Angle, fuel injector duty cycle or pulse-width, and other airflow metering sensors. AA Simon2? Bavarian Technic? BMWLogger? ...others? Thanks in advance. M __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT
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Phil5129 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 269 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester Hills, MI iTrader: (2)	I use torque but I don't believe it monitor knock and I can't get fuel pressure either. Virtually everything else works though. Throttle position, coolant A/f etc.... I really like the app.
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11-04-2016, 11:06 AM	#5
M.Hagen Private First Class 90 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Layton, UT iTrader: (2)	I ordered a BT cable after confirming through email that the parameter list for the MSS60 contains knock related items... although they weren't specific what the parameters were. I'll report back after I get the cable and explore the logging capabilities. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT
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Green-Eggs BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1439 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	No one logger will do what you want because there are two different sources and can busses and they don't all have the same info. The bus used by BT and others on the OBD is slow and limited. The engine bus has a lot more data and is faster, but doesn't have the knock data believe it or not.
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