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"Discrete" conditioners generally use specific components to build-out a signal filter to generate the needed wave form.
"Discrete" conditioners generally use specific components to build-out a signal filter to generate the needed wave form.


=== Built in uaEFI module ===
=== uaEFI ===


==== mck1117 vr-interface ====
==== mck1117 vr-interface ====
Based on the lm1815,  open source
Built in "discrete" input. Based on the lm1815,  open source


https://github.com/mck1117/vr-interface/tree/master
https://github.com/mck1117/vr-interface/tree/master


== MAX9924/9926 ==
== MAX9924/9926 ==
Many VR Sensors are based on the ICs created by Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated.  
Many VR Sensors are based on the ICs created by Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated. 24 is single channel, 26 is dual channel.
[[File:MAX9924 Diagram.png|thumb|MAX9924 Circuit Diagram]]  
 
=== uaEFI ===
[[File:MAX9924 Diagram.png|thumb|MAX9924 Circuit Diagram]]Built in 'VR2/Hall' input


== "JDM" Conditioner ==
== "JDM" Conditioner ==

Revision as of 14:34, 23 April 2026

VR (Variable Reluctance) Conditioners take the semi-sinusoidal signal generated by VR sensors and outputs a (typically) 5v square wave that can be interpreted by modern ECUs. There are many variants, including hardware built into ECUs, add-in boards, and OEM standalone styles.

Discrete

"Discrete" conditioners generally use specific components to build-out a signal filter to generate the needed wave form.

uaEFI

mck1117 vr-interface

Built in "discrete" input. Based on the lm1815, open source

https://github.com/mck1117/vr-interface/tree/master

MAX9924/9926

Many VR Sensors are based on the ICs created by Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated. 24 is single channel, 26 is dual channel.

uaEFI

MAX9924 Circuit Diagram

Built in 'VR2/Hall' input

"JDM" Conditioner

Typically contains special hardware to handle the "weird" signals of certain Japanese crank sensors common on Toyotas and Hondas.

HEI 7/8

THE HEI 7 OR 8 IGNINTION MODULES WERE MADE BY GM IN THE 90S AND ARE GODS OWN VR CONDITIONER. ALSO KNOWN AS SILVERBACK BANNANA OR JUST USE THIS ONE.

HEI 7

Typical use is to use the 12v/ground, VR pins, and only the signal out to condition (Pin R) VR sensors, not the actual ignition modules. The HEI 7 uses spade terminals of ?? size.

Pinout

Wiring/Circuit diagram for HEI7 ignition module
  • B - Bypass Mode (used for dwell control, typically unused)
  • R - Reference - 5v square wave, hall input on ECU
  • E - Dwell control from ECU (typically unused)
  • N - VR Sensor Negative -
  • P - VR Sensor Positive +
  • + - 12v, Battery (And coil positive if using)
  • C - Coil negative (typically unused)
  • Ground - The unit is grounded through the mounting screw

Part Numbers

Reference part number is lx315 and can be found via many sources.

General Motors 1976908

HEI 7

Basically the same as the HEI 8 module, except has full connectors and one extra pin for the ground so it is not needed to ground via the mounting screw.

Pinout

HEI 8 Module Wiring
  • B - Bypass Mode (used for dwell control, typically unused)
  • R - Reference - 5v square wave, hall input on ECU
  • E - Dwell control from ECU (typically unused)
  • N - VR Sensor Negative -
  • P - VR Sensor Positive +
  • + - 12v, Battery (And coil positive if using)
  • C - Coil negative (typically unused)
  • Ground - The unit is grounded through the mounting screw

Connectors

1/8" Spades for VR Sensor

The 4-wire connector to MegaSquirt-II can be bought as:

  • GM: 12126487
  • AC Delco: PT757
  • Motormite: 85135
  • PICO: 5602

The two lead connector for the small cap module is the same as the recommended CLT sensor connector:

  • GM: 15306195
  • AC Delco: PT1350
  • Wells: 254
  • NAPA: ECHTSC200
  • Motormite: 85100 (Autozone (PN 047131))

Speeduino Socket

Many modules follow the 'Speeduino' style of pin layout which is a DIP-8 socket format.

Speeduino DIP8 VR Conditioner Pinout