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 troublesome wiring works. 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.
Specifications
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 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.
Optional GPS kit can be connected to the controller unit via a one-touch coupler, without troublesome wiring to speed pulse signal.
- 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.
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.
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.
