Link ECU - G4+ THUNDER

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: 

•  1 to 12 Cylinder (2 or 4 Stroke)
  • 1 to 4 Rotor
• Vehicle Details:User configurable TDC points (for odd fire engines) and firing order
• 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 aboveInput 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 generationEngine 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 signalsEngine 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 calculationLogging
• 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 moreCommunication
• 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 supportedMotorsport
• 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 tablesTuning
• 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 forumsAdditional 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)Engine Types
• 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)