Phormula KS-3 Knock Detection System | LCD Knock Monitor & Warning Gauge
The Phormula KS-3 Knock Detection System is a compact, high-accuracy engine knock monitor designed to warn the driver or tuner when unsafe knock levels are detected. With a clear LCD display, bright warning light, audible alerts, and a complete installation kit, the KS-3 gives you an easy way to monitor detonation before it becomes engine damage.
Why tuners choose it:
- Designed to alert the driver to unsafe knock levels before detonation causes serious damage.
- Complete kit includes the sensor and 3 metre sensor cable for straightforward installation.
- LCD screen shows both current and maximum knock readings for quick decision-making.
- Bar graph and numeric display make knock levels easy to read at a glance.
- Audible and visual alerts help the driver or tuner react immediately.
- Can be used as a handheld unit or permanently mounted to the dashboard.
- Configurable for knock frequencies between 6 and 9 kHz.
Features:
- LCD display screen
- Visual and audible alerts
- Bar graph and numeric display
- Bright LED warning knock light
- Compact design
- Quality anodised aluminium case
- Dedicated knock microprocessor for active signal filtering and processing
- Wide-angle clear LCD display
Clear Knock Warning
Audible and visual knock warnings
Clear LCD Display
The LCD screen shows the current and maximum knock readings. A bar graph gives a clear indication at a glance.
This screen can be used as a clear knock gauge.
Easy Setup and Configuration
Simple to configure and highly accurate.
Full product description:
The Phormula KS-3 actively filters and processes engine signals using a dedicated knock microprocessor. These signals are processed and displayed on a wide angle clear LCD display.
Engine knock can destroy components in seconds, which is why real-time warning matters. The Phormula KS-3 is built to monitor engine knock levels and provide a fast, clear alert when unsafe detonation is detected. It is designed as a compact but capable solution for drivers, tuners, and performance workshops that want more confidence under load.
The biggest strength of the KS-3 is how easy it is to read and react to. The wide-angle LCD screen shows current and maximum knock readings, while the bar graph and numeric display give a quick visual reference. Combined with the bright LED warning light and audible alert, the KS-3 works like a clear knock gauge you can monitor in real time.
Phormula also designed the KS-3 to be flexible in real-world use. It can be used as a handheld device during setup and diagnosis, or permanently mounted to the dashboard for continuous monitoring. For tuners working across different engine combinations, the unit is configurable for knock frequencies between 6 and 9 kHz.
Installation is another strong selling point. The KS-3 ships as a complete kit with a Bosch wideband knock sensor, sensor plug, shielded signal cable, mounting kit, and power supply cable, and Phormula describes setup as simple: mount the sensor, connect the signal cable, and connect the power cable.
What’s included:
- Phormula KS-3 Knock Detection unit
- Bosch wideband knock sensor
- 3 metre sensor cable
- Sensor plug
- Shielded signal cable
- Mounting kit
- Power supply cable
Best for:
- Street and track cars that need active knock monitoring during hard driving
- Tuners who want a visual knock gauge plus warning system
- Drivers who want a dashboard-mountable knock alert solution
- Workshops looking for a compact, reliable, easy-install knock detection system