PCLink G4
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engine management
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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Warning
ECU settings may change when performing a firmware upgrade.
It is essential that all ECU settings are verified after firmware upgrade.
Overview
PCLink G4 is Link Engine Management's 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.
- 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.
- 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
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ECU Configuration
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Runtime Values
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Gauges
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QuickTune
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Logging
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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
G4 ECUs
| PCLink Version | Includes Firmware | Compatible Firmware Versions |
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| PCLink G4 V4.9.8.1540 (18-04-13) | V4.9.8 | V4.8.4 to V4.9.8 |
| Older PCLink Versions | ||
| PCLink G4 V4.9.3.1194 (16-04-12) | V4.9.3 | V4.8.4 to V4.9.3 |
| PCLink G4 V4.9.1.1165 (28-02-12) | V4.9.1 | V4.8.4 to V4.9.1 |
| PCLink G4 V4.8.82.1129 (8-12-11) | V4.8.82 | V4.8.4 to V4.8.8, V4.8.81, V4.8.82 |
| PCLink G4 V4.8.5.1078 (07-09-11) | V4.8.5 | V4.8.4, V4.8.5 |
| PCLink G4 V4.8.1.1033 (23-06-11) | V4.8.1 | V4.7.0 to V4.8.1 |
| PCLink G4 V4.7.1.804 (21-12-10) | V4.7.1 | V4.7.0 to V4.7.1 |
| PCLink G4 V4.6.9.738 (03-09-10) | V4.6.9 | V4.6.0 to V4.6.9 |
| PCLink G4 V4.6.0.601 (26-07-10) | V4.6.0 | V4.5.0 to V4.6.0 |
| PCLink G4 V4.5.1.582 (27-04-10) | V4.5.1 | V4.4.3 to V4.5.1 |
| PCLink V4.4.3 (03-09-09) | V4.4.3 | V4.0.0 to V4.4.3 |
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.
Release Notes
The release notes are now contained within the PCLink documentation. Refer to the help menu in PCLink for fixes, changes and new features. ECU firmware version information can also be found in the PCLink help.
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