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PCLink G4

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Link Engine Management's PC based tuning software. Allows real time configuration of all ECU functions as well as other advanced features such as automated tuning, data log analysis and ECU firmware updates.

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Overview

PCLink G4 is Link Engine Managements PC based tuning software to compliment the G4 ECU Range.

PCLink G4 is not just your typical basic ECU configuration package! PCLink G4 combines ECU configuration, advanced tuning assistance features, data logging analysis, and a long list of other features to make the most comprehensive tuning package available.

PCLink G4 gives the tuner the ability to design the tuning software layout to suit their needs. A tabbed page system allows multiple pages of information to be arranged and quickly viewed.

PCLink G4 can be used with all G4 based ECUs.

Main Features

Compatible with all Link G4 based ECUs.
Fast efficient tuning of all available ECU parameters.
Mouse or keyboard driven.
Advanced time saving tuning features and shortcuts.
Automated fuel tuning.
Record, save, download and analyse data log files.
User configurable layout pages.
Large number of different "views" for displaying ECU and log data.
Comprehensive context sensitive help for all features.

Features

General

User friendly interface to Link Engine Management Systems simplifies tuning and diagnostics.
User configurable page layouts.
Large number of ECU and logging views can be arranged on pages.
Open/Save log files.
Popout menu for tuning functions increases screen space.
Microsoft Windows based.
Auto detect and connect to ECUs.
Mouse or Keyboard driven.

G4 ECU Tuning and Configuration

Adjust and view all ECU parameters in real time.
Text based menu systems. Allows the tuner to select an option rather than just type in a number!
Advanced time saving table editing features and shortcut keys.
Display and edit multiple tuning functions at the same time (eg fuel and ignition tables).
Fast navigation through ECU adjustments.
Graphical warning of critical situations (eg high engine temperature).
Context sensitive help available for all ECU tuning functions.
Automated fuel tuning using QuickTune.
ECU firmware update.
View/reset ECU statistic information.
Password protect ECU configuration.
View/reset stored ECU fault codes.
Advanced configuration allows displayed information and gauges to alter dynamically depending on the selected table. Eg fuel related information displayed when fuel table selected.

Logging Analysis

Switch between logging and ECU modes or combine them as required.
Time Plot, XY Plot, Histogram, Text, Value and Statistics logging views.
Each view can be configured as to what and how it displays.
Record/Save/Replay logs directly from ECU.
Download and view ECU log files.
Save information with log files such as driver, engine, track etc...
Automatic log record triggering based on ECU parameter (eg RPM over 2000).
Global time display range ensures all log views only show information relevant to the selected part of a log file.

Screen Shots

ECU Tuning

Fully configurable multi-page layout.
Interactive 3D surface graph.
Multiple table display.
Configurable gauges, plotting and runtime values.
Warnings and Status information.

ECU Configuration

Logically organised settings.
Popout settings menu saves screen space.
On screen help displayed for each setting.

Runtime Values

Single key press to view all runtime values.
Key or click through tabs for fast access to all runtime information.

Gauges

Many types of gauges available.
Each gauge properties configurable.

QuickTune

Fully configurable automated fuel tuning.
Multiple tables displayed.
Critical runtime information displayed.

Logging

Configurable multi-page logging layouts.
Display ECU or PC recorded log files.
Multi-trace plotting.
X-Y plotting with selectable color channel.
Histogram
Log text view.
Multiple plot groups.
Complete log navigator.

Warnings:

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Selectable large font sizes.
Configurable low and high priority upper and lower limits.
Clear visual indication of error conditions.

Specification

ECU Minimum Requirements

Link G4 based ECU with firmware V4.5.0 or later (PCLink for older ECU versions can be found on the downloads page).

PC Minimum Requirements

PC or laptop with Pentium processor (or equivalent) at 1GHz (or faster).
256MB (or more) RAM.
Hard disk with at least 20MB free space.
Recommend 1280 x 800 screen size or larger but all screen sizes supported.

Operating System

Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7

Peripherals

USB port or RS 232 port.

Accessories

No accessories are required to use PCLink.

All Link G4 ECUs are shipped with the required tuning cables.
ECU USB drivers are included in the PCLink download.
Can be used without an ECU connected for file preparation or evaluation.

Downloads

Latest PCLink G4 Download:

PCLink G4 V4.6.8.738 (01-09-10) - Includes FW V4.6.8, and USB drivers for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7). Compatible with G4 ECUs running V4.6.0 firmware or newer.

PCLink G4 V4.6.0.601 (26-07-10) - Includes FW V4.6.0, and USB drivers for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7). Compatible with G4 ECUs running V4.5.0 firmware or newer.

PCLink G4 V4.5.1.582 (27-04-10) - Includes FW V4.5.0, and USB drivers for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7). Compatible with G4 ECUs running V4.4.3 firmware or newer.

PREVIOUS VERSION PCLink Downloads

Original PCLink for use with all previous model Link ECUs and firmware versions.

G4 ECUs

PCLink V4.4.3 (03-09-09) - Required for G4 based ECUs running firmware V4.4.3 or earlier. This is the last release of the traditional style PCLink. Includes FW 4.4.3.

G2 and G3 ECUs

PCLink V3.40 (Build 1) - Required for G3 and G2 ECU's with firmware version 1.9.0 or earlier.
G2/G3 ECU Help for Vista and Windows 7 - Windows Vista and 7 no longer supports the winhelp help file included with the PCLink download. Download this help if running Windows Vista or 7.

G1 ECUs

PCLink V2.5 - G1 ECU's Only - LEM V4, LEM V5, LinkPlus V10, LinkPlus V14, Most G1 Plug-In ECUs.
G1 ECU Help for Vista and Windows 7 - Windows Vista and 7 no longer supports the winhelp help file included with the PCLink download. Download this help if running Windows Vista or 7.

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Our most powerful engine management system ever, equals or betters any ECU on the market. Whatever the application, the Xtreme's advanced configurability enables today's complex engines to be optimised.

Plug-In

Free yourself from the constraints of the factory ECU. Link's G4 Plug-Ins fit discretely inside the original enclosure. Installation is a breeze, no alteration of the factory wiring loom required. An XS connector provides additional inputs and outputs such as oil pressure inputs or anti-lag / logging switches (the number available depends on the application).

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