FEATURES

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:
• 0 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

• Optional

- Wiring Loom (various length and pin kit options available)

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)