Description
SPEC OVERVIEW
Inputs
16 x Digital inputs (6 are high speed differential type for ABS sensors etc)
4 x Temperature inputs
16 x Analog inputs
2 x Trigger inputs
2 x Knock inputs
2 x LSU 4.9 Wideband lambda sensor inputs
2 x K Type Thermocouple inputs
Outputs
8 x Peak and Hold injection drives
8 x Ignition drivers
18 x Auxiliary outputs^
+5V Sensor power supply
+8V Sensor power supply
^unused fuel and ignition drives can be used as additional Aux outputs
Communications
2 x CAN bus
1x Serial (RS232) connection
1x USB tuning connection
Advanced features not found on the Xtreme or Fury:
2 x Onboard digital wideband lambda controllers, no separate box required. Higher accuracy, simple setup and long sensor life are some of the advantages compared to a separate analog input wideband device.
2 x Fully programmable E-throttle controls complete with capability of gear shift throttle blip and antilag (for engines with 2 electronic throttle bodies).
2 x K type thermocouple EGT inputs – direct connection of EGT sensors with no extra interface box.
Physical
Dimensions: 180mm(L) x 210mm(W) x 40mm(H) (without looms)
Mass: 1060 gram
Specifications
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
Platform
- Electronics: Link G4+ Engine Control Platform
- 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
- 20 0-5V Analog Inputs
- 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
- Optional- Wiring Loom (various length and pin kit options available)
The Thunder also has the Link G4+ platform features
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- 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
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- 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
- Used for all limits and configurable for each limit type:
- 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)
– 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
- 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)
– 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
- 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.
– 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)