COMPACT MONITORING SYSTEM
Inputs, Features and Functions
Firmware Update
What’s in the Box ?
Where to Buy
The Madman INFERNO is a Compact Monitoring System designed for turbo charged (diesel) engines.
The INFERNO will monitor Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), Boost Pressure and Battery Voltage, compare these to set-points and make visual caution and audible alarm when they go out of the safe zone.
You can set your own caution and alarm limits for all inputs, no guessing when or where it will go off, thus ensuring alarms are accurate.
All settings and live data viewing is done on your mobile phone* via a built-in Dashboard.
The INFERNO uses the M-Button, a small, neat multi-coloured button to display a colour related to the status of the system. It is aesthetically pleasing and saves on dashboard space.
Onboard data logging is available for all Caution and Alarm events for up to 20 driving cycles
How Does it Work ?
The INFERNO uses your car’s battery for power and is installed behind the dash assembly.
The included wiring harness installed to connect to power.
An Exhaust Gas Probe is fitted to the exhaust manifold and a thin tube is fitted to the turbo system.
Adapters could be needed to connect the Thermocouple and boost pipe to the engine, these vary from vehicle to vehicle. We can help you with that.
The control button is mounted where convenient through a 16mm hole.
Accessing the settings is done using any mobile device with a web browser. You login to the INFERNO web server to change settings and enable functions. Once Setup you do not need the phone for future operation.
The unit will automatically log all cautions and alarms. Data can be downloaded to your phone.
Setup & Control
CONTROL
The INFERNO keeps you informed via our M-Button. Different colours and flashing informs the operator of the system status, while buzzer calls your attention to the problem.
The INFERNO is setup with a mobile device or PC. Anything with a web browser and WiFi. The INFERNO has a comprehensive menu system making setup and control easy and possible on any mobile device.
Users are kept informed by our neat and stylish M-Button which is easy to install and gives all the information and control you need.
The setup of the CMS is reasonably simple, but the power is massive.
SETUP
The INFERNO is setup with a mobile device or PC.
Anything with a web browser and WiFi.
The INFERNO has a comprehensive menu system making setup and control easy and possible on any mobile device.
You can use the phone to view live values while driving and to download the alarm log files.
Typical Applications:
- All vehicles and machines with 12V electrical systems.
- Suitable for Tubo Diesels requiring EGT monitoring
- 4×4 and Touring Vehicles
- Farming and Garden machines
- Generators and other stationary machines
- Plant and Utility equipment
3 Dedicated Inputs
The INFERNO has dedicated inputs for Thermocouple (EGT) and Turbo Boost as well as Battery Voltage.
- Built-in pressure sensor with tubing supplied in the kit
- EGT Probe – TP100 Probe supplied in the kit
- Save money and use your existing oil pressure switch, connect it to the Pressure input to give a low oil warning and buzzer functionality or splash out and purchase a pressure sensor for pressure readout such as Boost or Oil / Fuel Pressure.
Individually set high and low alarms with high and low caution values to suit your preference.
Choose to use the output function for alarms and choose how the buzzer should respond to alarms.
INFERNO has EGT
This model can also accept an EGT probe for measurement of Exhaust Gas Temperatures. This applies to Turbo Diesel engines. This is especially useful for mechanically injected turbo diesels and remapped electronically injected turbo diesels.
Whay is EGT ? Why do I need it ?
EGT is a direct measure of the temperature of the exhaust gasses leaving the engine (going into the turbo). The temperature is directly connected to engine load (and fuel consumption), Diesels make more power when more fuel is added, they also make higher EGT, this is where damage can occur. Excessive heat generated by the combustion process is a top cause of diesel engine failure. Keeping an eye on this will improve your driving style and most importantly help keep the EGT withing limits while getting the most from your engine.
3 Advanced Features
Fan / Pump Controller
The CMS has a Smart Fan Controller.
(Requires the PD50 Power Driver)
The controller will dynamically adjust the fan speed as a function of the coolant temperature.
As the temperature goes up so the fan speed goes up to keep temperatures under control.
You are able to set all the operating parameters to enable a power efficient cooling system where the fan runs as fast as needed under all conditions.
Some fans, especially larger ones, have a fair bit of ‘stiction’ meaning they will not start up on low power settings, additionally they also draw a huge amount of power if started at full power. This causes stress on your vehicle’s electrical system.
The CMS has a carefully calculated startup sequence to get a big fan started safely as well as reduce the high current spike if it starts up at or near full power.
Built-In Boost Sensor
The INFERNO has a 5 Bar boost sensor included in the box, this saves a lot of cost and time wiring in a separate boost sensor.
The kit includes polyeurathane tubing and a brass Tee piece to complete the installation.
The onboard sensor has the same settings and output configurations as any other sensor and can be disabled if not used.
POWER DRIVER PD50
With the addition of the PD50 Power Driver Unit, the INFERNO can now control an array of cooling fans or water pumps with infinite detail.
The user can choose at which temperature the fans will start running and at which temperature the fans will be running at target speed. You set how fast the fans start running and how fast the target speed is.
An Example:
Start the fans at 30% speed when the temperature reaches 50 Deg C – This keeps some air moving through the AC radiator and adds a reasonable amount of cooling, but keeps the noise down, then at 95 DegC the fans should be running at 100%. The CMS will calculate the fan speeds for all the temperatures between 50 and 100 Deg C so the fan remains running at the correct speed.
Advantages:
Electrical and mechanical power saving
Less wear and tear on the fans
Much quieter environment around the car when cold
Get an audible idea on how hot the car is by the sound of the fan
You can control the temperature of the engine around the ideal temperature
Additional Functions
LOG Manager
The CMS family of units has a detailed datalogging capability and is able to record all values, once per second, while the system is powered on.
The system will save the last 20 driving cycles and automatically over-write the oldest first. All logs will be indexed from zero on a second-by second basis.
WMI Controller
It is possible to set the unit up to work as a Water – Methanol Injection controller.
Physical Features
FIRMWARE UPDATE
INFERNO firmware will be updated from time to time with new features and occasional tweaks. It is always advisable to have the latest firmware version on your device. Updating is easy, details are in the manual. You only need a mobile phone.
Note: Log files will be deleted during a software update. Be sure to download the files as needed.
To perform an update, select OTA Mode = Firmware, select the firmware file for the firmware file and it will start uploading showing a progress bar.
A green tick will show indicating the update is completed.
Power- cycle the device (turn off/turn on)
Reconnect the WiFi and return to the Update page,
Select OTA Mode = SPIFFS for the SPIFFS file, select the spiffs file and the update will commence again.
Once completed, power-cycle the device again.
Please signup to the Firmware Updates list to receive an email when updated firmware is available
What’s in the Box ?
The INFERNO unit is supplied with a 1 meter (3ft) wiring harness, external buzzer, M-Button.
The kit also contains:
Boost tubing and Tee Piece
TP100 EGT Probe.
Madman PD50 Power Driver
Madman Adapters + Fittings
What’s Else do I Need ?
You may want to add the pressure sensor (MPS2, MPS5, MPS7 or MPS10) to enable the direct reading of pressure and get the maximum benefit from the monitoring system.
If you want to drive a fan or pump or similar, you will need the PD50 Power Driver
Depending on your vehicle, you will need some adapters to fit the various sensors. We have a wide range of adapters and sensors to suit many applications.
Where Can I Get It ?