Link G4 Thunder ECU

Description Link ECU G4 Thunder Wirein ECU On board Lambda and Electronic Throttle, Full Motorsport functionality. One 3 Axis Accelerometer – Lateral G (cornering)- Longitudinal G (acceleration / braking)- Vertical G Two K-type Onboard Thermocouple Inputs – High accuracy for high temperature situations e.g. exhaust gas temperature sensing Digital Wideband Onboard (competitors are all analogue) E-throttle Controllers – for engines that have two electronic throttle bodies Knock Control Inputs – monitor each bank on a V engine Sixteen Digital Inputs – Six can be differential reluctor (speed sensor) – ABS wheel speed sensors Analogue Inputs – Temperature- Pressure- Position Twenty Auxiliary Outputs – Lights, solenoids, gauges, switches, relays etc Advanced fully configurable WireIn Engine Control Unit (ECU) Most suitable for high end applications where multi electronic throttle bodies are used or where a large amount of IO is required. Body Dimensions: 170 x 212 x 44 mm (6.7 x 8.3 x 1.7 in) Weight: 1.04 kg (2.29 lb) Material: Aluminium Die Cast, Black Powder Coated Mounting: Flush mount extruded mounting bracket Connectors: 2 x 34 pin AMP Super Seal 2 x 26 pin AMP Super Seal 2 x Link 6 pin Indicators: Power / Fault code indicator LED IP Rating: 54 Processor: 40 MHz dual processor Engine control specific MCU and Digital Signal Processor Memory: 32 Mbit Data Logging Memory Communications USB – PC Tuning 2 x CAN 2.0B – User configurable RS-232 Firmware: Link G4 Firmware V5.5.0 or later. In field firmware updatable Tuning Software: PCLink G4 Security Password: Password protection can be applied to prevent unintended adjustment Lock: Shipped locked (engine control disabled). Must be unlocked by a Link distributor Max. Ratings Power Supply: Reverse Polarity protected. Max Continuous operating voltage 24V. Over voltage protection at 27V. Minimum operating voltage 6.5V. Temperature: -40 to 80 ⁰ C (-40 to 185 ⁰F) Inputs Engine Position: Up to 6 engine position sensor inputs (reluctor, hall or optical) Engine position tracking to 0.1 degree accuracy Digital Sampling Oscilloscope on Trigger 1 and 2 Inputs Analog: 20 0-5V Analog Inputs 2 have configurable pullup resistor 2 have permanent pullup resistor Digital 8 Frequency or switching inputs. All with switchable pullup resistor 6 High frequency differential frequency or switching inputs Suitable for ABS or turbo speed sensor 2 Switching inputs Barometric Pressure: Internal factory calibrated barometric pressure sensor (or external sensor option) Knock: 2 Knock sensor inputs Lambda Sensor Control: 2 Internal wideband Lambda sensor controllers utilising latest Bosch OEM digital signal processing technology Thermocouple: 2 Thermocouple amplifiers suitable for K Type thermocouple sensors Accelerometer: 3 Axis accelerometer with orientation correction Outputs Injector: 8 Peak and Hold or Saturated injector driver outputs. 10/3A max. Unused injector outputs can be used as general purpose outputs. 0.1 degree, 1.6 us precision Ignition: 8 Ignition pre-amplifier drivers (external igniter required). Unused ignition outputs can be used as general purpose outputs. 2.2A max. 0.1 degree precision. Auxiliary Outputs 4 Low Side Drivers. 2.2A max 4 Low/High Side Drivers. 2.2A max 6 Half Bridge Drivers 8 A max 6 Low Side Drivers with open circuit detection 1 A max Regulated Outputs 8V sensor supply. 200mA max 5V sensor supply. 200mA max Accessories Included: – Flush fit clip in mounting bracket – USB tuning cable – Link stickers The Thunder also has the Link G4 platform features This list gives a basic overview of the Link G4 ECU platform. For full details of the individual adjustments and settings it is recommended that PCLink G4 is downloaded and installed. Configuration Engine Types – 1 to 12 Cylinder (2 or 4 Stroke) – 1 to 4 Rotor – User configurable TDC points (for odd fire engines) and firing order Vehicle Details: – Tuner memo and VIN number stored in ECU Fuel Control Types: – Single Point – Multi Point Group – Group Staged – Sequential – Sequential Staged Calculation: Full Modelled Fuel Equation, Modelled Multi Fuel (Flex Fuel) Equation or Basic Fuel Equation. Full modelled fuel equation considers: – Volumetric Efficiency – Load Type (MAP, TPS, MAP TPS, none) – Engine Capacity – Lambda Target – Fuel System Type and Pressure (Injector Flow Pressure Correction) – Fuel Density – Fuel Density Temp. Coefficient – Stoichiometric Ratio – Air Charge Temperature – Fuel Charge Cooling – Injector Size – Injector Dead Time – Injector Characteristic (GM Style) Multi Fuel: – Full support for the use of multiple fuels with separate settings for each fuel type and configurable blending between fuels Cold Start: – Configurable cold start/warmup. 2D/3D tables – Pre Crank Prime – Key on or crank – First Crank and Cranking Enrichment – Post Start Enrichment, Hold and Decay – Warm Up Enrichment – Multi Fuel fuel blend dependent cold start supported VE Corrections: – Dual Fuel Table (overlay, switched or blended) – 3D Intake Air Temp – 4D Fuel Tab – 5D Fuel Table Other: – Acceleration Enrichment – Overrun Fuel Cut – Closed Loop Lambda (Dual Bank) – Individual Cylinder Fuel Trim – 3D Injector Timing (Start, End or Center) – Staged Injection Primary/Secondary Tuning – Corrections by other control features (eg limits, motorsport features) Auxiliary Injection: – Additional injector stage control using unused fuel outputs for additional fuel stages or water/alcohol Ignition Types: – Direct Spark – Distributor – Twin Distributor – Wasted Spark – Rotary Leading Wasted – Rotary Direct Spark Signals: – Rising or Falling Spark Edge – ms or duty cycle dwell mode Ignition Control: – Ignition Delay Correction – Minimum Spark Duration Control – Maximum Advance Limit Ignition Corrections: Ignition Timing Calculated using: – Ignition Table – Dual Ignition Table (Overlay, switched or blended) – ECT Trim Table – IAT Trim Table – 4D Ignition Table – 5D Ignition Table – Other control features (eg limits, motorsport features) Multi Fuel: – Blending of ignition timing between fuels supported Other: – Transient Ignition Retard Control – Idle Speed Ignition Control – Individual Cylinder Ignition Correction Memory: – 32 Mbit Data Logging Memory Engine Protection Limiting System Used for all limits and configurable for each limit type: Fuel Cut Ignition Cut Rotary Specific Closed loop RPM limiting based on configurable control range 2D/3D Tables Basic/Advanced modes Throttle position dependent cut control Adaptive or Constant cut effects Hard Cut Ignition / Fuel trim during limit Limit exit decay Limit Types: RPM, MAP, Vehicle Speed, System Voltage Two General Purpose Limits with configurable tables (eg oil/fuel pressure or IAT/ECT) Output Functions Types: – Variable Valve Timing Control for intake and exhaust cams up to 4 cams – Idle Speed Control for two/three wise ISC solenoids or four/six terminal stepper motors – Boost Control Solenoid – Test On/Off – General Purpose Output with up to three switching conditions and logic mode – General Purpose PWM with up to three switching conditions and logic mode – Fuel Pump Control – Fuel Pump Speed Control (switched or PWM) – Engine Fan Control – Air Conditioning Clutch – Intercooler Spray Pump – Tacho – Check Engine Light – Purge Solenoid – ECU Hold Power (Keep Alive) – Speedo – Electronic Throttle – Electronic Throttle Safety Relay – Oxygen Sensor Heater – Cam (switched valve lift / VTEC) – Anti-Lag ISC Lift Solenoid – Exhaust Power Valve – Starter Control Solenoid – Shift Light – Throttle Blip Solenoid – Traction Light – Rotary Oil Pump Position Control – Closed Loop Stepper Position Control – Tumbler Valve Control (Subaru) Virtual Auxiliary: – Configurable internal signals that can be used as switching conditions for other ECU functions or to extend output functions number of conditions Timers: – Triggerable/resettable timers to be used in sequencing output and internal functions Shift Light: – Shift Light control function – Per gear RPM and control range – Configurable light brightness depending on RPM to shift point CE Light: – Check Engine Lamp functionality to display ECU fault codes on the dash. Various modes for light operation Engine Fan: – Up to three independent engine fans with temperature, hysteresis and air conditioning options Tacho: – Correctable tacho output with key on tacho sweep option Speedo Out: – Correctable speedo output with key on speedo sweep option IC Spray: – Pulsed intercooler spray pump low frequency PWM with various switching conditions ECU Hold Power: – Keep Alive function for controlling EFI main relay to keep the ECU powered for a controlled time after key off Fuel Pump Control: – Prime time, RPM and fuel flow switched and PWM support Unused Fuel and Ignition Outputs: – Can be used for most outputs function types listed above Input Functions Digital Types: – General Purpose Input – Frequency – Variable Valve Timing Cam Position – Wheel Speed – Air Conditioning Request – Intercooler Spray Request – Anti Theft Switch – Neutral/Park Switch – Power Steer Pressure Switch – Ignition Switch (Key on) – Speed Limit Request – Start Signal – Clutch Switch – Brake Switch – Cruise Control Switches – Turbo RPM – Ethanol Content Sensor – Dual ECU Mode Switch – Oil Level Switch – Stop (engine kill) Switch – Oil Pressure Switch – Multi Fuel Select Switch – Traction Disable Switch Analog Types: – General Purpose Input – Volt Input – MAP Sensor – Throttle Position Sensor – Accelerator Position Sensors – Oil Pressure – Fuel Pressure – EGT (0-5V) – Barometric Pressure Sensor – Engine Coolant Temperature – Intake Air Temperature – Narrow Band Oxygen Sensors – Rotary Oil Pump Position – Tumbler Valve Position – Closed Loop Stepper Position Feedback – Exhaust Back Pressure – Crankcase Pressure – Suspension Position – Air Conditioning Pressure – Lambda (Internal) – Gear Position – Fuel Temperature – Gear Lever Force – Fuel Rail Pressure – Reverse Lever Position Thermocouple: – Internal cold junction compensated thermocouple amplifiers Accelerometer: – 3 Axis G force sensor – Software corrected to allow install in any orientation Lambda Sensor Control: – Internal OEM level wideband Lambda sensor control using latest Bosch digital signal processing technology. Calibrations: – Built in calibrations for many industry standard and OEM sensors as well as custom 2 point and tabled calibrations. Fault Detection: – Configurable fault detection and fault value for all Analog Inputs with fault code generation Engine Position Modes: – Over 80 built in trigger modes for OEM applications as well as user configurable modes for common configurations Sensors: – Supports all OEM Variable Reluctance (VR), Hall or Optical sensors. Aftermarket sensors supported Calibration: – Configurable filtering, pullup resistors and threshold voltages for VR sensors – Engine position correction (base timing adjustment) for all trigger modes VVT Cam Position: – Support for up to two engine position (Crank and Cam) and up to four cam position signals Engine Control Idle Speed Control: – Support for most OEM and aftermarket idle control solenoids and stepper motors and electronic throttle – Basic open loop idle speed control and advanced closed loop control options – Configurable speed, RPM and throttle position lockouts – Engine Fan, Power Steer and Air Conditioning correction Electronic Throttle: – Support for up to two electronic throttle bodies – Independent or shared throttle target – Full safety functionality for all sensors, drivers and other parts of the electronic throttle system including safety relay – Up to three switchable throttle target tables – Support for anti-lag idle up using electronic throttle Boost Control: – Basic open loop or advanced closed loop control options – Up to thee boost target tables – Boost target table blending option for Multi Fuel or dash board adjustment – Staged boost control for fastest spool up and stable control – ECT, IAT and Gear boost corrections Knock Control: – Closed loop individual cylinder knock control – Uses digital signal processing (DSP) technology for accurate windowed knock level measurement – Configurable frequency and individual cylinder gain settings – Adjustable knock window – Fast timing removal (retard) and slow reintroduction (advance), all configurable – Permanent memory of timing removed or reset at key on – Per cylinder or grouped knock ignition correction tables Variable Valve Timing (VVT): – Over 40 built in OEM VVT signal patterns and user defined signal patterns – Up to four independently configurable (two inlet, two exhaust) cam control channels – Up to three switchable inlet and exhaust position target tables – Accurate, fast and stable position control – Supports common PWM and most BMW VANOS control types Cruise Control: – Cruise Control using electronic throttle – Allows digital and analog cruise switch input – Safety features to disengage cruise on brake and clutch – Adaptive driver behaviour recognition for a smooth transition between driver and cruise control – Adjustable speed operating range and maximum speed increase rate Air Conditioning (AC) Control: – Basic and advanced control modes – Digital or CAN control options – AC clutch control based on AC pressure, evaporator temperature and engine load – Engine fan control Starter Motor Control: – Crank with key, Start/Stop and Touch Start options – RPM, anti-theft and park/neutral lockout options Transmission: – Gear detection using RPM/wheel speed, CAN or gear position sensor – Auto calculated or user defined gear ratios – Driven and driving wheel selection – Slip % calculation – Input shaft RPM calculation Logging ECU Logging: – 32 Mbit internal flash – Log up to 100 ECU parameters. All ECU parameters can be logged – Selectable logging rates up to 100 Hz – Memory compacting algorithm to ensure maximum memory utilisation and wear leveling – Continuous (looping) data recording – Download all or any part of logging memory for instant display in PCLink PCLink Logging: – Log any or all parameters in the ECU while connected to PCLink in real time on the screen at rates in excess of 60Hz – Auto history recording to catch an event that happened in the past! – Advanced logging analysis and tuning functions Statistics: – Resettable statistics including Max RPM, Max ECT, Max MAP, Engine Starts, Engine Running Time and many more Communication CAN: – Two CAN 2.0B channels available – OEM Modes and extremely customisable CAN templates for transmission and reception of ECU parameters – CAN bus status and error reporting OBD: – ISO 15765-4 (CAN) OBD communication to scan tools and displays RS-232: – RS232 connection – Multiple data stream options and baud rates supported Motorsport Anti Lag: – Basic and Advanced modes – Full anti Lag integration with other ECU systems – Activation, ignition retard, fuel addition and ignition cut controls – Configurable smooth or “lumpy” cyclic idle control – Multiple switchable Anti Lag tables – Cool down mode Launch Control: – Single RPM mode for clutch switch or launch button – RPM vs Speed (2D or 3D) for controlled slip – Latched launch RPM for rolling start – Activation and clutch switch options – Ignition retard, fuel correction and cut effect options Gear Shift Control: – Extremely configurable closed loop gear shift control – Can be used from simple clutch switch through to full closed loop control with strain gauge lever and gear position sensor – Sequential and H pattern gear boxes supported – Per gear cut, ignition trim, fuel trim and torque reintroduction time settings – Downshift RPM lockout – Downshift throttle blip control Traction Control: – Closed loop wheel slip control – Fuel or ignition control options – Speed and throttle position lockouts – Multiple per gear slip threshold tables Tuning Real Time: – All ECU Parameters available for real time display and logging during tuning – Smoothest most configurable tuning and data display interface available (PCLink G4 ) – Quick view of all ECU runtime information for fast diagnostics ECU Controls: – Upload, download and compare maps – Easily upgrade firmware through PCLink – Reset statistics – Clear ECU fault codes – Unlock (Enable) ECU – Restore to factory settings – Enable/disable password protection – Temporarily disable password protection until next power cycle – Auto throttle position sensor calibration – MAP sensor calibration – Trigger scope Tuning: – Mixture MAP for fuel tuning correction from logged data – QuickTrim for calculated VE table correction while tuning – QuickTune for automated fuel tuning – Knock audio graphical analysis for determining knock filtering frequencies Help: – Over 800 pages of context sensitive documentation – Help viewer embedded in PCLink for full documentation alongside settings – Access to Link technical support and forums