MADS Electronics - Smarty - CaTCHER

Q. How can I upgrade Smarty?

The upgrade operation is possible only on Windows based computer.

First at all when you connect Smarty to the computer you don't need to press any key on Smarty, you will use only the

computer keyboard or mouse.

- You have to download:

. software driver (CMD_2.00.00.zip for Windows XP or D30104.zip for o

lder

Windows

versions

)

Windows Vista finds automatically the correct driver if an internet connection is available

. Program SmartyUSB (or SmartyUSBL depending on your Windows version)

. Update file

- connect Smarty through USB port

The first time you connect Smarty, the computer shows the message "new hardware found" and asks for the driver.

If you don't

use

Windows Vista, d

o not allow the computer to find automatically the driver, tell

instead

to the computer

the folder name where you have

unzipped the driver

Run SmartyUSB program

Select the upgrade file and press Send button

Q. Why the upgrade files have so complex names?

Smarty memory contains 2 different softwares:

rogram

and

Data

Program is the software running inside Smarty.

Data is the software for the ECM truck.

Each software is identified by a

ersion

composed by 2 numbers and one character.

For example, Ver. 1.0

means: Version 1, release 2, edition A.

Program and Data versions are shown on Smarty display at power on, for example: "V:1.22A D:1.07A" where, 1.22A is

the Program version, 1.07A is the Data version.

The file names are composed by the version numbers:

For example:

S06V

11BD211A36

S06

Smarty model: S06

V411B

Program version: 4.11B

D211A

Data version: 2.11A

Year truck models: from 2003 to 2006

Can I u

pgrade Smarty

with an Apple computer

Unfortunately the download software tool for MAC is not yet ready. For the moment the upgrade operation is

possibile using a Windows emulator for MAC. Please contact your Apple distributor for more details.

What are 7z files

Smarty upgrade files are huge. In order to reduce the time needed by the download operation from internet we

have compressed Smarty files with a very powerful utility program: 7zip.

To unzip the files you can install in your computer the 7zip program for free.

You can download 7zip program from

here

Q. What does " CaTCHER " stand for?

CaTCHER stands for Clutch and Traction Challenger.

Pretty self explaining...

Q. What is so special about the CaTCHER?

A. The CaTCHER software is a unique animal. It improves throttle response of the engine greatly. It spools up the

turbo sooner. ( On average 200 Rpm sooner.) It deals with the injection timing. It alters the torque management. Just

to mention a few... Customers report that the engine now "hangs" on the throttle.

Q. What has Smarty to do with the CaTCHER software?

Our Smarty is the tool you need to update your ECM with any level of the CaTCHER software(s). There are ten

different softwares in Smarty you can choose from.

Q. What's the difference in the CaTCHER softwares?

Mainly the throttle response, or maybe better the aggressiveness of the engine response. Since the full blown

CaTCHER develops torque instantly it can become a pain to drive it on slippery roads. Thus the need to reduce the

response some.

Further more, there are CaTCHER versions with and without added timing stored in the Smarty. The softwares without

added timing are useful if you want to use a timing box stacked with the CaTCHER.

Q. Has Smarty only CaTCHER softwares on board.

No, Smarty offers SW# 0 that provides about HALF the power of a stock software. Emissions....Ehm...

SW# 1

of Smarty S-03

is a Fuel Saver software. With todays fuel prices... Testing is still in progress but so far it looks

VERY promising. MPG gains are almost too good to be true. We will report about the MPG gains as soon as more

hard test data flows in. SW# 2

of Smarty S-03

deals only with fuel and boost. SW # 3

of Smarty S-03

is fuel, boost,

and timing. The remaining levels can be considered at full title CaTCHERs.

Q. Does Smarty do the boost fooling function?

Yes, all the the softwares in Smarty have modified boost tables in order to allow higher boost without

defuelling.

( Except ;SW # 0 and of course Stock ) No external boost fooler is required!

Q. Could you take Smarty and install it on several different trucks ONE-AT-A-TIME"?

Yes!

No problem, when you go back to stock Smarty unlocks from the VIN# and ECM. Now you're ready to go into

another truck. As many times as you want.

The only limit: ONE AT A TIME!

Q. Can Smarty go from one program to another, or do you have to go back to stock, then to a program?

You can go from any software # to any SW #. No need to go back to stock!

Q. Is Smarty ECM or VIN sensitive?"

YES! Smarty only works with one truck AND one ECM at one time.

Please! Notice!!! 1 Smarty = One truck AND one ECM!

Q. What if a dealer flashes the ECM and Smarty was not returned to stock?

Is my Smarty now useless?

We've been asked that question many times. Upon request...

We've now build a " safety feature " into Smarty. Should a reflash happen without having Smarty returned to stock

first, you need to contact us and tell us the serial # of your Smarty

and the VIN # of your truck. With that information we're able to provide you a password that will allow Smarty to update

again your ECM. That password will work ONLY ONE TIME.

That means that you can unlock Smarty from the ECM ONLY ONE TIME.

Q. Which version of "stock" will the Smarty come with.

Smarty does NOT download the complete original software from the ECM and does not store it into it's memory.

That is for a simple reason. The protocol in the ECM does not allow to read the flash memory.

How can Smarty then return to stock? Simple he has all the latest stock softwares already on board. When you choose

to return the truck back to stock, Smarty takes the stock software from it's memory and updates the ECM with that

software.

Q. Is Smarty's DTC reader also VIN# Locked?

No,the DTC reader works always in any truck. Even when Smarty is VIN# locked to your truck, you can still diagnose

your buddy's truck. We did not want you to have the hassle to go back to stock only because you need to help

someone.

Q. How long does it take to update t

he ECM with Smarty?

We've done some serious research in order to minimize the time needed for an update. We've developed special

boot loaders which cut the required time for an update dramatically.

A typical update is done in 1'55'' with Smarty S-03 and 3'30" with Smarty S-0

It depend on truck model: for 2007 the

needed time could be up to 5 minutes.

Furthermore, we've worked hard in order to have you press as little keys on Smarty as possible. Once you get used to

Smarty it takes a few minutes from the moment you plug in Smarty to finsh. With the fastest competition it takes more

than twice that time.

Q. Does the Smarty Mount in the truck... or program and then unplug?

Smarty needs to be plugged into the OBD port of your truck, program the ECM, then unplugged.

Q. If the update is interrupted, how can I recover the ECM?

First of all DON'T PANIC! An interrupted update is a piece of cake for Smarty.

Smarty will recover your truck automatically back to the STOCK software. Unlike the competition, you don't have to

remove fuses or battery cables. Smarty will handle the situation on it's own. You just need to turn the key on, plug in

Smarty and follow the on-screen instructions. A special boot loader does that job. We've done our homework!

Q. Can a dealer detect Smarty?

If you take your truck back to stock software then the answer is

! Smarty updates are

NOT

detectable by the

dealer! We've done our homework

Q. Does the CaTCHER raise the rev limiter?

All I can tell you for now is that all the CaTCHER versions alter the high Rpm settings in the ECM for fuel, timing,

boost, torque limiter whatever... in order to allow the engine to rev. Depending upon the mods done to the engine that

shows up on a dyno graph or does not.... Sorry can't tell you more....

I'm in contact with a few guys in the diesel performance scene. Stay tuned there will be news, soon!

Q. How much horsepower will the CaTCHER add to my 98.5-02 engine?

That is the most FAQ of the FAQ's! My answer usually is: none. Those who have followed

me through the years or already own a CaTCHER ECM know that I'm kidding. For instance,

the CaTCHER deals not only with the top range Hp of your engine. The CaTCHER is VERY

noticeable from idle up. As soon as you touch the throttle, you will KNOW that the CaTCHER is

in there.

I will try to give an serious answer for the first time to this question.

First of all, the power added by the CaTCHER depends upon the mods done to the engine.

That makes this question even more difficult to answer. On a stock engine typically we see an

Hp increase at the rear wheels of about 60 Hp.( Is there still such a thing, a STOCK truck??? )

With taller injectors the Hp gain increases. How much? I don't know! That depends upon the

injectors, turbo, intake , exhaust... You got the picture. The best mod combined with a

CaTCHER is without doubt a good set of injectors.

Fuel pump wire tapping boxes WITHOUT added timing come next if you're after serious Hp.

In that kind of scenario the CaTCHER becomes very noticeable in the top Hp range.

I have customers that have gained over 75 Hp with that kind of stack above all other stacks

they had tried before. If you have ears...

The most difficult stack with the CaTCHER is with boxes that add their own timing.

For those cases we've stuffed the softwares without added timing into Smarty.

Yet, I have to say, we're not taking the full advantage of the dynamic timing the ECM can

provide.

It has been proved many times by now. The CaTCHER stacked with a fuel only box provide

the highest Hp gain. More than what a timing&fuel box that can't be stacked with anything will

provide.

For any other clarification,

please contact

MADS

by e-mail:

info@madselectronics.com