Description
S7GP ECU
Overview
The Syvecs S7GP ECU is a cost-effective standalone engine management solution designed for applications that do not require extensive OEM vehicle integration, advanced body control functions, or multiple drive-by-wire systems. Built on the same proven Syvecs architecture as the S7i and S7Plus platforms, the S7GP delivers the same high-speed processing, advanced control strategies, and professional calibration environment while focusing on the features most commonly required in motorsport, classic vehicle and custom engine installations.
The ECU features Syvecs' proven multi-processor architecture, combining a high-speed RISC processor for real-time code execution with a dedicated FPGA for ultra-high-speed engine position tracking and scheduling. This ensures precise fuel and ignition control across all operating conditions while maintaining the flexibility and advanced functionality expected from a Syvecs ECU.
Unlike the S7i and S7Plus, which are often used in OEM plug-and-play applications, the S7GP has been specifically designed as a motorsport and generic wire-in ECU, featuring two fully configurable CAN buses that support both custom CAN transmit and CAN receive strategies. This makes it ideally suited to modern motorsport installations where external devices such as PDUs, dashboards, GPS modules, data loggers, and expansion modules are integrated over CAN.
When combined with the Syvecs PDU2XB or PDU3XB, the S7GP becomes an extremely capable motorsport platform. The PDU provides additional inputs, H-Bridge outputs, drive-by-wire control capability, fuel pump control, electronic actuator control, and power distribution, allowing complex modern race car systems to be implemented whilst keeping ECU costs lower than traditional high-I/O motorsport ECUs.
ECU Features
Engine & Vehicle Control
- Full engine management with live tuning via SCal software
- Sequential fuel and ignition control
- Support for naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and supercharged engines
- Variable valve timing (VVT) control
- Flex fuel support
- Torque-based control architecture
- Advanced knock control
- Closed-loop lambda control
- Configurable CAN-based sensor integration
- Multiple calibration maps and switching strategies
- Supports 1 to 8 cylinder engines
- Plus much more
Launch, Boost & Power Management
- Advanced launch control
- Rolling launch strategies
- Flat-shift and no-lift shift support
- Anti-lag strategies for motorsport applications
- Closed-loop boost control
- Per-gear boost targets
- Speed-based boost targets
- Time-based boost targets
- Nitrous control strategies
- Water and methanol injection support
- Torque management strategies
Motorsport & CAN Integration
- Two fully configurable CAN buses
- CAN transmit and receive functions
- CAN slave capability on both CAN buses
- Ideal for integration with Syvecs PDUs, dashes, GPS modules, and external devices
- Expandable via Syvecs X10 and X20 modules
When paired with a Syvecs PDU2XB or PDU3XB, the S7GP becomes a highly capable motorsport control system.
The PDU can provide:
- Drive-by-wire control
- Fuel pump control
- Cooling fan control
- Electric water pump control
- Electronic wastegate control
- Turbo actuator control
- Additional sensor inputs
- High-current outputs
- H-Bridge motor control
- Power distribution and circuit protection
This architecture allows the S7GP to focus on engine management whilst the PDU handles high-current devices and vehicle control functions, providing exceptional flexibility for race car and custom vehicle installations.
Safety & Protection
- Lean condition monitoring
- Knock-based protection strategies
- Oil pressure protection
- Coolant temperature protection
- Fuel pressure monitoring
- Boost limit protection
- User configurable shutdown strategies
- Configurable limp modes
- Sensor failure detection
- CAN communication fault monitoring
Data Logging & Analysis
- High-speed onboard logging with 64mb on board memory (upgrade to 128mb possible also)
- Logging rates up to 1000 Hz
- Full analysis using SView software
- Log comparison and overlay tools
S7GP Full Specification
Outputs
- 16 injector / PWM outputs - LowSide
- 6 ignition outputs - TTL | Smart 0-5v
- 1 main relay control output
Inputs
- 16 configurable analogue inputs
- 4 Bipolar frequency inputs
- 4 Unipolar frequency inputs
- 4 Voltage inputs
- 4 Resistive inputs with integrated pull-ups
- 1 knock input
- 1 EGT thermocouple input
- 1 wideband lambda controller input for NTK
Communications
- 2 fully configurable CAN buses
- 1 Ethernet communications port
- 1 RS232 communications port
Hardware & Electrical
- Sealed aluminium enclosure
- 94-pin waterproof connector system
- Input voltage range: 6–20 V
- Reverse polarity protection
- Motorsport-grade electronics
- Operating temperature range: −40 °C to +125 °C
