LINK G4+ Thunder ECU

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

        Additional Accessories

        (Purchased Separately)
        

        • • Looms

        – Terminal and plug kit – not recommended unless you have access to the correct AMP crimper

        – 400mm loom

        – 2.5m loom

        – 5m loom (ideal for boat installations)

      • Intake Air Temperature Sensor

    – 3/8 NPT (Aluminium or Steel Mounting Bosses to suit)

    – Bosch push in(Aluminium or Steel Mounting Bosses to suit)

  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • 3 Channel Link Igniter
  • Wideband O2 Controller & Sensor
  • Injector Ballast Resistor Packs

– 1 x 1R (6 x <6R injectors)

– 2 x 1R (12 x <6R injectors)

– 4 x 4R7 (4 x <6R injectors)

– 6 x 4R7 (6 x <6R injectors)