TEIN EDFC Active Pro- Includes Motor Kit

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EDFC ACTIVE PRO is a high-spec version of EDFC ACTIVE, which enables automatic adjustment of damping force according to the changes in longitudinal G-force and vehicle speed, and comes with new and upgraded functions.

Newly-added features, such as individual adjustment of 4 shock absorbers, lateral (cornering) G-actuated automatic adjustment, vehicle speed pulse input and 2 additional input ports to communicate with drivers, are sure to bring out the full potential of each shock absorber as well as the vehicle itself. Please enjoy another dimension of shock absorber performance that EDFC ACTIVE PRO brings. (Patent Pending)

*This product does not adjust vehicle ride height.

Concepts and New Functions

[Concept 1] Further Improvement in Cornering Performance

Four-Wheel Independent Adjustment

EDFC ACTIVE adjusts front and rear damping force separately, but left and right simultaneously. With EDFC ACTIVE PRO, damping force for all 4 suspensions can be adjusted separately. This enables finer adjustment according to the road layout and conditions. This feature also works with automatic adjustment.

Lateral G-Actuated Adjustment

While EDFC ACTIVE enables automatic adjustments based on changes in acceleration/deceleration (longitudinal) G-force and vehicle speed, EDFC ACTIVE PRO adds the capability to adjust to lateral (cornering) G-force change. This feature offers the advantages of ability to suppress side rolls, to balance distribution of left/right cornering loads and/or to increase cornering speed. In addition, understeering/oversteering can be controlled by adjusting front/rear damping force separately.

This lateral G-actuated adjustment can be combined with longitudinal G-actuated adjustment for a full 360-degree adjustment and/or with speed-sensitive adjustment for most comprehensive adjustment.

This is useful not only for improving times on tracks/circuits and drivability, but also for daily driving as stable cornering can probably have positive effects on reducing burden on drivers and on minimizing tire abrasion.

[Concept 2] Acquisition of Vehicle Speed Data, Unaffected by GPS Reception Conditions

External Input for Vehicle's Speed Pulse

In addition to the vehicle speed calculated by the use of optional GPS kit, EDFC ACTIVE PRO can adjust damping force according to the vehicle speed signal data obtained via external input port. This enables uninterrupted speed-sensitive adjustment even when/where GPS signal is not available.

It is required to know the type of speed pulse because it varies quite a bit by vehicle models, but EDFC ACTIVE PRO can be programmed easily without such details. To set up, nothing other than the controller is needed.

*Acquisition of speed signal might not be possible with some vehicle models. Speed signal might not be obtained properly, if any of related parts/components are modified and/or replaced by non-OE products. In such case, the speed-sensitive adjustment is only available with optional GPS kit used.

[Concept 3] Added Control Functions Responding to Driver's Intention

2 Additional Input Ports for External Signals

EDFC ACTIVE brought the automatic damping force adjustment into reality, but there are customers asking more.
"I want to have more control over the car."
"I want to give my own cue, independent of G-force and speed change."

EDFC ACTIVE PRO comes with 2 external input ports in order to meet such needs. While the signal is on, the damping force is adjusted to and stays at the preset level.

For example, it can be connected to the parking brake signal for better drifting, to a universal switch to turn it on when the driver sees the slippery surface, and so on. Each and every driver can use these ports as he/she likes, for wider varieties of purposes.

Manual Mode

There is only one simple dial to set damping force to desired levels. Up to 10 presets are available to store and quickly recall preferred settings, according to the changes in situation.

G-Actuated Automatic Adjustment Mode

Lateral G-Actuated Automatic Adjustment Mode

This mode enables automatic adjustment according to the changes in lateral (cornering) G-force. 2 separate modes available; "G-Arrange Mode" to adjust damping force when G-force reaches the preset value (max 10 memories) each time, and "G-Linear Mode" to adjust linearly according to the preset G-force values, automatically supplementing the values in between.

For example, damping force is set to softer level while running on street roads to absorb unevenness on road surface smoothly and set to harder when cornering to suppress side rolls for smoother handling and ride comfort.
On circuits, understeering/oversteering can be controlled by setting damping force to increase stability while braking and setting up front/rear damping force separately to correspond to degree of acceleration/deceleration.

*Damping force is adjusted by the set value (relative value) from the manually set level according to the changes in lateral G-force.

Longitudinal G-Actuated Automatic Adjustment Mode

This mode enables automatic adjustment according to the changes in longitudinal (acceleration/deceleration) G-force. 2 separate modes available; "G-Arrange Mode" to adjust damping force when G-force reaches the preset value (max 10 memories) each time, and "G-Linear Mode" to adjust linearly according to the preset G-force values, automatically supplementing the values in between.

For example, on streets, damping force is set to softer level while driving at constant speed to absorb unevenness on road surface smoothly and set to harder level when accelerating/decelerating to suppress unnecessary vehicle movement for better handling and ride comfort. On circuits, understeering/oversteering can be controlled by setting damping force to increase stability while braking and setting up front/rear damping force separately to correspond to degree of acceleration/deceleration.

*Damping force is adjusted by the set value (relative value) from the manually set level according to the changes in longitudinal G-force.

Speed-Sensitive Automatic Adjustment Mode

This mode enables automatic adjustment according to the changes in vehicle speed. 2 separate modes available; "S-Arrange Mode" to adjust damping force when vehicle reaches the preset speed (max 10 memories) each time, and "S-Linear Mode" to adjust linearly at all speed according to the preset points, automatically supplementing the values in between.

For example, on streets, damping force is set to softer level while driving slower for softer ride without any bumpy feel and set to harder level when driving faster for better stability and handling.
On circuits, damping force can be controlled according to speed range to change handling performance, such as reducing understeer a bit at low speed corners and reducing oversteer a little at high speed corners.

*Speed-sensitive adjustment program for EDFC ACTIVE PRO differs from that for EDFC ACTIVE, as the former adjusts by the set value (relative value) from the manually set level while the latter adjusts to the set value (absolute value). Refer to the manual for further details.

G+Speed Integrated Control Mode

While EDFC ACTIVE combines 2 modes; longitudinal G-force and speed, EDFC ACTIVE PRO can combine all 3 modes; longitudinal G-force, lateral G-force and speed.

3 Damping Force Adjustment Modes

Damping force adjustment levels can be set in 3 different types; 16-level, 32-level or 64-level. Most TEIN damping force adjustable dampers come with 16-level adjustment. Use of EDFC ACTIVE PRO adds 32-level and 64-level adjustment capabilities within the same range for finer adjustments especially in automatic adjustment modes.

High-Response Wireless Control

EDFC ACTIVE PRO features wireless control system for easy installation / wiring. Controller unit is connected wirelessly to motor driver units which control motors, eliminating the need for troublesome wiring such as putting cables through bulkheads and/or placing/anchoring cables inside the car.
The use of the latest wireless technology realized fast and reliable communication between the controller and the motors. Of course, the wireless communication stays stable and uninterrupted. 16.77 million ID patterns are available for motor units and hence there is no chance of confusion with other units. Motor driver units are built to provide tougher protection against dust and water, to make it possible to install outside the vehicle

Controller Unit

G-sensor, wireless transmitter and various functions are all fit into a compact controller unit, which has wide 22x60mm display for better visibility.
A wiring gutter on the back of the controller unit offers greater flexibility in positioning the controller unit and the cable.

Frequency of Return-to-Zero Operation

In order to maintain the correct damping force level, the system is programmed to perform zero-return on start-up, where all motors are rotated to the hardest (level 0) position and then returned to the previously set position. We added the option to choose the frequency, for people who do not really like the sound of motors during such operation.

The user can choose from 3 options; on every start-up, once in every 10 start-ups or none at all.

*It is recommended to perform zero-return periodically to maintain the correct damping force setting.
*Zero-return is performed each and every time the controller itself is manually turned on.

Starting Point for G-Actuated Adjustment

For people who do not want G-actuated adjustment to work and/or do not like the motor sounds while driving at low speed, we added the function to set the minimum speed at which G-actuated adjustment to start working.
Starting point can be set between 0 to 50km/h (or 0 to 50MPH) and G-actuated adjustment would not work when the vehicle speed is below such set value.

One-Dial Operation

Simple one-dial operation is adopted with emphasis on convenient handling. This user-intuitive interface requires only a few basic operations to remember; turn the dial to select/adjust, push the dial to confirm and push 2 buttons above the dial to switch between the different functions.

Triaxial Acceleration Sensor

Controller has a built-in triaxial G-sensor, which offers the ability to install controller unit at any desired angle & direction.

Display & Button Automatic Dimmer Function

Brightness of the display and the button illumination can be adjusted automatically according to the brightness of the surroundings detected by the built-in optical sensor. This eliminates the need for connecting cable to vehicle's illumination power supply. This function can be turned off.

Display & Button Dimmer Function (level 0 to 3)

Brightness baseline of the display and the buttons for automatic dimmer function can be set by the user between level 0 (off), 1 (dark) and 3 (bright).

Switchable Display View Angle (2 patterns)

Viewing angle of display can be adjusted in 2 different angles to offer better visibility even when the controller unit is installed at an angle.

Buzzer Volume Adjustment (level 0 to 3)

Volume of "button sound/buzzer" and "auto-adjustment buzzer" can be set separately between level 0 (mute), 1 (low) and 3 (high).

Lock Function

dial can be locked to prevent operation mistakes.

Self-Diagnostic Function

The self-diagnostic function checks the status of driver unit and/or wireless communication. If it detects any errors in driver unit (disconnection / short circuit) and/or problem in wireless connection, the result will be shown on display.

New Material for Outer Housing

EDFC ACTIVE PRO adopted the new material for the outer housing of the driver unit, for improved heat resistance.

Ability to Adjust Color of Display and Button Illumination (Full 262K Colors)

In addition to 4 default colors (white, green, amber & blue), fine-tunable custom colors are available.

Ability to Control Damper Kit w/ Separate Compression/Rebound Adjustment (e.g. SUPER RACING)

EDFC ACTIVE PRO controller unit is capable of controlling up to 8 motors individually with the use of additional motor driver units. All the functions, including automatic adjustment, are operational for 8 motors.

Various Display Functions

In addition to the usual damping force display (with G-force bar on/off), G-force (numerical values & bar), vehicle speed can be shown. With GPS kit, altitude, longitude, latitude, trip meter and clock can be displayed.

EDFC ACTIVE makes it possible to adjust damping force with ease from the driver's seat, by controlling stepping motors installed on each shock absorber. Built-In G-Sensor allows G-actuated automatic adjustment of damping force while driving. Additional automatic speed-sensitive damping force adjustment feature is available with the use of optional "GPS kit" (sold separately). * This product does not adjust vehicle ride height. More Aggressive Damping Force Control To control damping force more actively according to driving conditions, 2 automatic adjustment modes are available; "G-actuated automatic adjustment mode" and "speed-sensitive automatic adjustment mode (optional GPS kit is required)". Damping force adjustment levels can be set in 3 different types; 16-level, 32-level or 64-level. Simplified Installation/Wiring Motor driver units, located at front and back of the car, and controller unit are connected wirelessly, to reduce time-consuming cable runs. Controller unit has all the sensing functions, with built-in optical sensor to detect brightness in its surroundings and connectivity with optional GPS kit to detect vehicle speed. The power supply cable is the only wiring required between the controller and the vehicle, making it possible and easier to install onto wider varieties of vehicle models. Well-considered size and design enable controller unit to be installed to most desirable position easily without any bulky wiring. Better Visibility & User-Friendliness Larger display is used for improved visibility and one-dial operation allows for easier handling. Useful Added Features EDFC ACTIVE offers lots of extra features including adjustable display color and G-force display. In addition, with optional GPS kit installed, vehicle speed, altitude, longitude, latitude, trip meter and/or clock can be displayed. Extensibility One controller unit can control up to 8 motors, with additional motor driver unit installed. This comes in handy for damper kit with separate compression/rebound adjustment. Reasonable Price Despite all the advanced features, EDFC ACTIVE is very reasonably priced. Manual Mode There is only one simple dial to set front and rear damping force separately to desired levels. Up to 10 presets are available to store and quickly recall preferred settings, according to the changes in situation. Examples G-Actuated Automatic Adjustment Mode This mode enables automatic adjustment according to the changes in G-force measured with built-in G-sensor. 2 separate modes available; G-Arrange Mode and G-Linear Mode. G-Arrange adjusts damping force to selected setting, when G-Force hits any of the preset values (max 10 presets). G-Linear adjusts damping force to preset values and automatically supplements values in between, as G-Force increases / decreases (max 10 presets). For example, on streets, damping force can be set to softer level while driving at constant speed, to smoothly absorb unevenness on road surfaces and << automatically >> set to harder level when accelerating/decelerating suppressing unnecessary vehicle movement for better handling and ride comfort. On circuits, understeering/oversteering can be controlled by setting damping force to increase stability while braking and setting up front/rear damping force separately to correspond to degree of acceleration/deceleration. G-Actuated Adjustment Concept Image [G-Arrange Mode / Example of Use (at 32-level mode)] Damping force is adjusted automatically according to G-force value, to xx-level higher or xx-level lower than the manually-set level.Up to 10 adjustment points can be set, within 0.1 to 2.0G for both acceleration and deceleration in 0.05G increments. [G-Linear Mode / Example of Use (at 32-level mode)] Damping force is adjusted linearly according to the preset G-force values, automatically supplementing the values in between, for smoother & more gradual change. Speed-Sensitive Automatic Adjustment Mode (optional GPS kit is required) This mode enables automatic adjustment according to the changes in vehicle speed measured with GPS sensor. 2 separate modes available; "S-Arrange Mode" to adjust damping force when vehicle reaches the preset speed (max 10 memories) each time, and "S-Linear Mode" to adjust linearly at all speed according to the preset points, automatically supplementing the values in between. For example, on streets, damping force is set to softer level while driving slower for softer ride without any bumpy feel and << automatically >> set to harder level when driving faster for better stability and handling. On circuits, damping force can be controlled according to speed range to change handling performance, such as reducing understeer a bit at low speed corners and reducing oversteer a little at high speed corners. Speed-Sensitive Adjustment Concept Image [S-Arrange Mode / Example of Use (at 32-level mode)] Damping force is adjusted automatically according to vehicle speed.Up to 10 adjustment points can be set, from 0 to 300km/h in 5km/h increments. [S-Linear Mode / Example of Use (at 32-level mode)] Damping force is adjusted linearly according to the preset speed, automatically supplementing the values in between, for smoother & more gradual change. G+Speed Integrated Control Mode (optional GPS kit is required) This mode allows using Speed-Sensitive and G-Actuated Automatic Adjustment Modes simultaneously. By automatically and comprehensively adjusting damping force in response to changes in both vehicle speed and G-force, most desirable control is achieved at wide varieties of conditions and for various purposes for optimum performance. G+Speed Integrated Control Concept Image 3 Damping Force Adjustment Modes Damping force adjustment levels can be set in 3 different types; 16-level, 32-level or 64-level. Most TEIN damping force adjustable dampers come with 16-level adjustment. Use of EDFC ACTIVE adds 32-level and 64-level adjustment capabilities within the same range for finer adjustments especially in automatic adjustment modes. Wireless Control EDFC ACTIVE features wireless control system for easy installation / wiring. Controller unit is connected wirelessly to motor driver units which control motors, eliminating the need for troublesome wiring such as putting cables through bulkheads and/or placing/anchoring cables inside the car. With the latest wireless communication technology, 16.77 million ID patterns are available for motor units and hence there is no chance of confusion with other units. Motor driver units are built to provide tougher protection against dust and water, to make it possible to install outside the vehicle. System Layout Controller Unit G-sensor, wireless transmitter and various functions all fit into a compact controller unit, which has wide 22x60mm display for better visibility. A wiring gutter on the back of the controller unit offers greater flexibility in positioning the controller unit and the cable. Optional GPS kit can be connected to the controller unit via a one-touch coupler, without troublesome wiring to speed pulse signal. *Speed display and S-Mode are operational only when optional "GPS kit" is used. Back side of controller unit Triaxial Acceleration Sensor Controller has a built-in triaxial G-sensor, which offers the ability to install controller unit at any desired angle & direction. Automatic Display Dimmer Function Brightness of the display can be automatically adjusted according to the brightness of its surroundings detected by an optical sensor. This eliminates the need for connecting cables to vehicle's illumination power supply. This function can be turned off. One-Dial Operation Simple one-dial operation is adopted with emphasis on convenient handling. This user-intuitive interface requires only a few basic operations to remember; turn the dial to select/adjust, push the dial to confirm and push 2 buttons above the dial to switch between the different functions. Display Dimmer Function (level 0 to 3) Display brightness baseline for automatic dimmer function can be set by the user between level 0 (off), 1 (dark) and 3 (bright). Switchable Display View Angle (2 patterns) Viewing angle of display can be adjusted in 2 different angles to offer better visibility even when the controller unit is installed at an angle. Buzzer Volume Adjustment (level 0 to 3) Volume of "button sound/buzzer" and "auto-adjustment buzzer" can be set separately between level 0 (mute), 1 (low) and 3 (high). Lock Function Operation of both buttons and dial can be locked to prevent operation mistakes. Self-Diagnostic Function The self-diagnostic function checks the status of driver unit and/or wireless communication. If it detects any errors in driver unit (disconnection / short circuit) and/or problem in wireless connection, the result will be shown on display. Ability to Adjust Display Color In addition to 4 default colors (white, green, amber & blue), fine-tunable custom colors are available. White Green Amber Blue Custom Color Example #1 Custom Color Example #2 Various Display Functions In addition to the usual damping force display (with G-force bar graph on/off), G-force (numerical values & bar graph) can be shown. With the optional GPS kit, vehicle speed, altitude, longitude, latitude, trip meter and clock can be displayed. Damping Force Level (G-force bar graph OFF) Damping Force Level (G-force bar graph ON) G-Force G-Force Peak Value *G-force bar graph display is switchable between full scale 0.3G and 1.0G Display functions only available with GPS kit Vehicle Speed (w/ max-hold function & can be shown in MPH) Altitude Longitude (degrees, degrees+minutes, or degrees+minutes+seconds) Latitude (degrees, degrees+minutes, or degrees+minutes+seconds) Up to 10 Trip Meters (can be shown in miles) Clock (synchronized / compared to the UTC time) Ability to Control Damper Kit w/ Separate Compression/Rebound Adjustment (e.g. SUPER RACING) For damper kits with separate compression/rebound adjustment, 2 of existing EDFC controller kits are required. EDFC ACTIVE controller unit is capable of controlling up to 8 motors individually with the use of additional motor driver units and of course has the ability to display both compression and rebound damping force settings. All the functions, including automatic adjustment, are operational for 8 motors. System Layout Image Part# Description MSRP excl.VAT incl. VAT(20%) EDK04-P8021 EDFC ACTIVE CONTROLLER KIT £300.00 £360.00 EDK05-xxxxx MOTOR KIT £105.00 £126.00 EDK07-P8022 EDFC ACTIVE GPS KIT £50.00 £60.00 EDK06-K4474 EDFC STRUT KIT £25.00 £30.00 Image Part# Description MSRP excl. VAT incl. VAT(20%) EDC01-P7370 EDFC ACTIVE DRIVER UNIT £155.00 £186.00 EDC01-P8024 EDFC ACTIVE DRIVER POWER SUPPLY CABLE F £17.00 £20.40 EDC01-P8025 EDFC ACTIVE DRIVER POWER SUPPLY CABLE R £17.00 £20.40 EDC01-P8026 EDFC ACTIVE MOTOR CABLE £17.00 £20.40 SAP44-P8463 HEX SCREW EDFC ACTIVE £3.00 £3.60 EDC02-P8023 Accessory Kit £7.00 £8.40