ISIS Intelligent Multiplex Wiring Interview / Demo SEMA 2008
 

Here's our interview with Jay Harris from ISIS who demonstrates their ISIS Intelligent Multiplex wiring system... the same that is found on the One Lap Camaro. Wiring a car can be a pain, especially chasing down shorted circuits and troubleshooting. ISIS came up with the Intelligent Multiplex System which sends a digital signal to each item in the car, and triggers them to behave in a pre-programmed way. This allows you to program your switches in the dash to do things never before possible, trouble shoot the system with no tools, save weight, increase security, and reduce dangerous sparks and fire hazards. The video is long but it still only scratches the surface of the capabilities of the system.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/694/1/

Wow...that was more information than I can handle in one sitting. Very cool product.

Thanks Kevin and Kelly(I usually forget about Kelly).

Also, thanks for all the V8 tv segments. You guys do one hell of a job.


David

Yup, that is one cool neat product, but I think for me an AAW kit will do me just fine.

Kevin How much??
Mario

Very cool!! I like how you can control everything from the touch screen. you could eliminate all the switches and just run the car through that? very slick setup.

Thanks guys, I don't know the actual retail of the system, but I'll try to find out.

There are prices on the website

I'm just wondering if you have to use your existing harness to wire into the unit, or if it comes with the necessary wiring to go from the box to the lights, etc.

before the vid i was pretty sure i was gonna use isis but not im dead set on useing it! thats for the vid!

It is my understanding that it does not come with any wires, except the ones that connect the boxes. So i guess you can use your existing harness or run new wires.

Like he says, if this was for a Motor Coach (Bus) It could be the best thing out.

In my car I am using all original stuff, so the AAW kit is already made up perfectly. If I was going with a lot of aftermarket gauges, lights and other stuff then this would be a nice peice since you would be making all new wiring harneses already it would not take any more time.

The basic ISIS Intelligent Multiplex System (kit) includes all of the wiring that you will need for most installations. At this point you still have to build your own terminations at the loads but you could also go into your existing harness if you wanted to. Jay and the guys at ISIS are working on a couple of things to streamline the kit for musclecar and other applications.

With the optional InTOUCH unit you can indeed go with no auxiallary switches. In the OneLapCamaro that is the direction that we have gone.

I can not say enough good things about the ISIS System and the great support that the company has provided me during the installation. The flexibility and overall potential of the system honestly makes it second to none with respect aftermarket wiring solutions.

Just so there is full disclosure - I am sponsored by ISIS and am using it in the '67. I did install the entire system - myself - in about 20 hours (not counting fabricating brackets and panel mounts). I have had zero electrical issues with the car since it was 'finished' for SEMA and I will certainly use an ISIS kit on my next build.

Hi guys -

Just to clarify...The 3 box system (1 mastercell and 2 powercells) comes with wiring for 50 inputs (Mastercell), 20 outputs (10 per Powercell) and the can bus cables to connect everthing together.

If you have existing wires...you can connect them to the ISIS wires.
If you don't have wires...you can run the ISIS wires to the desired length to you output.

ISIS is just that flexible and makes wiring that easy.

Karl

I think im sold on this !!. Plus there in my back yard... Karl are you a dealer? You should get with Scott and get some space on this forum!!
Mario

Well thank you very much for giving me another way to lose money. Now I REALLY want to run this.

Guys I went by their booth at SEMA and I have to say this is a very trick setup! I got a pretty long demo on it and I have to say it sure looks like it would help wire a car faster, cleaner, and be able to diagnose any problems you might have.

Great product ISIS!!

Sounds like cool product but not sure if all that technology is needed on a basic Hot Rod?
Reading through some of the pages it notes that it shuts down if it gets too hot or if the battery goes low? Does it go into a limp home mode or are you dead in the water? Anybody ever have one shut down? How many systems out there running and driving with miles on them.

Hi Mario -

No I'm not a dealer...I actually work for Littelfuse...ISIS is a brand of Littelfuse.

Our demo units just returned on Friday from SEMA...if you would like to see ISIS up-close...let me know and I'll make myself available.

Hi Brian -

There are several options to address your concern if a problem occurs.

1. There is a limp home mode if a "major" problem were to occur.
2. ISIS has the capability to "Load Shed" if desired. As ISIS continuously monitors the battery, if the alternator were to fail and the battery started to loose power...ISIS can shed "Non-critical" functions (i.e radio, amps, etc) in order to get you home.

Hope this helps.
Karl

Hi Anthony
Thanks for visiting the ISIS booth @ SEMA.

Karl

man!!!! isis freaking awesome.
its like everytime there is a question/fear. its was already thought about and delt with.
I really cant seem to find one negative about it or advantage a traditional wiring harness has over it.

You mean besides cost, right?

yea for guys like you and me who do the work on our own... but for someone who pays by the hour it should be cheaper or the same as a traditional harness in the end.

Hi guys -

If you compared product cost...ISIS vs. Competition...yes we are more expensive. I think a better way to look at the cost is to compare total system cost:

Cuts total install time in half
User customizable functions
Security
Remote control of electric system
Easy Troubleshooting
Reduce car's weight
Flexibility - Your never at a dead end with ISIS.

Weather your a DIY'er or having someone install your power distribution system for you.

Karl

Karl,

Did ISIS buy out I-Squared or did they just go out of business? Their website no longer exists. :_paranoid

Mal

So how does one go about programming custom functions. Say I wanted to use input one on page 3 of the INLINK to secure my car. When I say secure I mean role up all the windows lock the doors and enable security in the master cell is this possible with the push of just one button.

I am going to say yes but I'm not a techie. From what i have seen you are not limited this is like having a computer it can multi task(the owner says in the interview you can hook up your laptop to this and program whatever you want into the system I'm sure there are some limitation but what you are asking should be easy for this system). I watched the video by V8TV and to me u can make one button turn on or off what ever you want. But I am NOT A PROFESSIONAL so it's just my .02:thumbsup:

Littelfuse and I-Squared have partnered together to bring ISIS to market. I-Squared brings proven technology for Power distribution (including sofware, hardward and PCB design), flexible development team and system integration expertise to the table. Littelfuse brings Circuit Protection knowledge, Broad testing capabilities to all OEM standards, tooling/manufacturing capabilities and established distribution channels.

It's been a great partnership.

Hi Brian -

98ssnova hit the nail on the head. ISIS does not care about the type of input..switch, keyfob, etc. The relationship between input to output can be as simple as 1 to 1, 1 to many, many to 1. The Security function can apply to any output you would like. For example when the ISIS security is enabled via the inLINK...we lock out the ingintion, starter, and fuel pump at the mastercell. Thus even if you attempted to hot wire the starter...the mastercell has been told that "Starter" input has been secured and will not allow the function. The Security feature could be applied to whatever you dream off.

Regarding custom programming...here are your current options.
1. Let us know what you want at the time of purchase and we will set your system up accordingly.
2. System installed already or in the process of installation...let us know the changes and we will configure and email you the code and a programmer. You then take the code and the programmer and upload.

Coming in 2009, we will have a windows based custom programming feature that will enable the user to make system changes.

Hope this clarifies
Karl

Dealers
 

Hi Karl,I have a shop in Australia,Southern Rod and Custom,I tried to talk to one of you guys at sema but everything was so busy i did'nt get enough of a look in I am truely impressed with the sytem and want to use your product we have 4 cars ready now to be at the wiring stage,can you give me a contact to deal with in your company or can I deal with you. Shane.
www.southernrodcustom.com

Hi Shane -

Thanks for posting your website...you guys build some slick custom cars. Here is my contact information

Karl Storz
email: [email protected]
phone 847-391-0674

Give me a call or send me and email and I'm sure we will be able support your needs.

Karl

Now thats customer service!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Karl I will take you up on this when I get to that point!!
Mrio

looking awesome. i asked it in another thread, but what would be the average purchase by a member of this forum (1 master, 2 powers and the key fob)? am i looking at $1200 for that setup, or is that just a msrp? who is a dealer?

Tim

Hi Tim -

The 3cell start kit retails for $999. The key fob retails for $179. Currently ISIS is only available on our website www.isispower.com.

We do have a SEMA special going on that saves 10% on your entire order. Type in "SEMA" to the promo code for this savings. This deal will be ending November 30.

Karl

thanks for the reply. ill give you a call when i get a little closer. ive added it to the "list".

thanks, Tim

awesome
 

ok, I'm late to the party but Kevin posted a v8tv radio interview on this system. is this the coolest thing ever in the history of the universe or am I just a huge geek? :wow:

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/761/1/

Yeah... it really is that cool!

Attentive yes --Geek no--(lol) On my list for my
truck!!! Really coooollll!!! :hail:

I just got my kit for the Track Rat... VERY VERY nice stuff.. comes with lots of connectors and such and more wire/etc than I expected.

Just started reading the book. Looks like it will be easier to wire a car once a person is over the "learning curve".

If anyone is at Pleasanton this weekend and wants the nickle tour of the ISIS system - come see me and I'll walk you through it.
James

pleasanton
 

hey James, are you going to be there on Sunday? I'm in Pomona for the all AMC car show on Saturday... :D