PCLink - Link ECU Tuning Software
PCLink is an advanced software package that enables the user to tune their Link Engine Management System using a Windows based PC. PCLink enables the user to view and alter all functions of their Link Engine Management System in real time (while the engine is running). This is an important distinction as many competitors systems are not "real time".
"PCLink, intuitive & powerful tuning software"
The programme may be controlled using either the keyboard
(quick-keys) or mouse. Online help is available via the Windows help
system and all the information is contained within PCLink as well as
step by step introductory tutorials. There is no need to carry an
instruction book as it is all within your laptop once PCLink is
installed. The introductory tutorials allow the user to become familiar
with the PCLink software before tuning their engine. PCLink and
tutorials are available for download from this website.
"PCLink is the fast track to optimising your engine"
PCLink Features:
- User friendly interface to Link Engine Management Systems
simplifies tuning and diagnostics
- View the entire fuel or ignition map as a table with crosshairs to
accurately pinpoint the engine parameters*
- Advanced time saving table editing features such as interpolate, percentage adjust, fill and import/export
- Serial or USB Connection to Link Engine Management Systems
- Access and adjust all Link Engine Management System features in real time* (while the engine is running)
- Upload, download, save and print configurations
- Attach tuning notes to individual configurations
- View all run-time information as lists or on screen gauges
- Datalog and plot run-time information in real time. Logs can be saved for later analysis.
- Edit all tables/maps (fuel, ignition, boost etc...) and view as a standard table, 2-D graph or 3-D surface
*important features that differentiate PCLink from competitors software
Click to see full PCLink screen shot
PCLink Overview
The PCLink screen is divided into three main areas:
- Configuration (top)
- Tables/Maps (middle)
- Runtime Display (bottom)
Each area of the screen provides different information but in all
cases are displayed at the same time. This reduces the need to
continuously jump back and forward between different parts of the
program. The information displayed in each area of the screen is
easily changed. For example, when tuning the fueling under boost,
instead of having to continuously jump between boost, fuel table and
display options, PCLink can be easily set up to show boost control
settings in the configuration area, while the fuel table is edited in
the table/map area and air/fuel ratio (plus other items) is displayed
as a realtime plot in the runtime display area.
PCLink Configuration Area - Click to see full image
PCLink's configuration area is used to set all Link Engine
Management System configuration options and control values.
Configuration options are grouped under related headings in an easy to
navigate tree type menu system. Warnings are provided when values are
entered that are potentially harmful or not allowed. Configuration
options are automatically customised to match the exact model of Link
ECU upon connection.
The table/map area of PCLink is used to edit tables and maps
(eg. Fuel, Ignition, Boost, Injector Trim, etc...). IIndividual
cells/zones can be adjusted using the mouse or keyboard shortcut keys
while complete rows can be adjusted in the same manner to reduce tuning
time. Tables/maps are laid out in an easy to find tabbed view and can
be quickly selected. Only the tables/maps that have been activated
are displayed to further simplify tuning.
Fuel and ignition tables/maps (and most others) can be up to 22
columns by 20 rows (440 cells/zones). Most tables/maps allow the
number of rows and columns to be selected. This allows the use of
smaller simpler tables/maps for less critical applications and reduced
tuning time or high precision tables/maps for more critical
applications. The centre values of rows and columns can also be
adjusted to improve the precision of the table/map in particular
areas. As with all PCLink adjustments, values that have been modified
but not permanently stored are highlighted blue.
The runtime area of PCLink displays all information in real time
(while the engine is running). Runtime vales can be viewed in many
different ways each offering unique advantages. Views include tabbed
lists, animated gauges, real time log/plot, and 2D/3D table/map
views.
Chosen run time values can be logged and plotted. Logs can be
saved for later analysis. This is an extremely useful feature for
tuning and diagnostics allowing the tuner to do test runs and analyse
results later that may well have been missed when they occurred.
Real time gauges allow an easily viewed means of monitoring
parameters. Gauges can be customised to display any value over a user
configurable range.
2D and 3D table/map views allow tables/maps to be easily
visualised. This also provides a quick means of ensuring that there
are no abnormal values in the table/map. 2D and 3D views show the
active zone/cell in real time.
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