Firmware Update
July 2010
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Greetings!
Philip Photo
I am very excited about our new G4 PCLink.  Many of you will already be using it and thank you to those who have helped via suggestions and feedback, your enthusiasm has made this project very exciting and taken PCLink to a new level.

I had become so used to the "three part screen" that has been the foundation of PCLink for the last decade I must admit that I took a lot of convincing that the new "dynamic" layout would be an advantage.  Tuners feedback has proven my fears unfounded.

Now is an ideal time to hide in the office, watch the video, read the help files and get to grips with G4 PCLink. Make a particular effort to understand and use the new logging. Having the ability to log and tune within the same programme is a major advantage and will speed your tuning process.
 
Sincerely,
 
Philip Royds
CEO
Link ElectroSystems Ltd.
In This Issue
ECU Firmware Version Update
Simon's "Hot Tip"
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ECU Firmware Version Information

Firmware Version 4.6.0
New Features:
  • Gear shift cut control has been significantly upgraded with new cut periods and trims based on gear position.
  • WARNING RPM Trigger 2 lockout for Subaru V7-9 trigger decoding.  This will need to be initialized.
  • Subaru EZ36 trigger decoding.
  • MoTeC CRC323 RS232 support for the ADL and SDL dash.
  • External E-Throttle Control - this provides functionality to interface to the external E-Throttle Control Module.  (Only available on ECUs that do not support internal control).
  • WARNING Open loop boost control duty cycle correction based on gear position has been added.  This will need to be initialized.
Changes:
  • WARNING Open loop boost control IAT and ECT duty cycle trim tables have had their ON/OFF control removed.  If this feature is not desired, set all table values to 0.
Fixes:
  • Auxiliary injection fuel limiting.
  • DI Channel and Gear Cut DI control channel conflict.
  • EVO trigger mode causing ECCS warning.
  • AirCon Idle trim when the AirCon switches off.
Download the new firmware off our website here.
Simon's Tip
Simon, caught at his desk"Read the ECU Firmware Version Information"

Following firmware updates I often receive calls from people who haven't followed the firmware update instructions and then consequently have problems with the ECU's functions.

When the update is performed, a window will open titled "ECU Firmware Version Information" with a run down of all new functions.  It is critical that this be read fully and all new functions and changes checked.

This information can also be found in PCLink help.  Type "version" into the search box.

Don't hesitate to contact me for further help by email, or directly

Cheers

Simon - Tech Support

We are confident that you will be delighted with this new version of PCLink.  Remember, keep us updated with projects and successes as we're always interested.


The Link Team