Link G4+ Thunder ECU

Description:

We are excited to announce the new Link G4+ Thunder ECU! The ECU has been released to the market as a highly capable, advanced function, large I/O box that can hang with the powerhouse units out there- At a fraction of the cost! 
Add Link patch harnesses, Inquire with MSE about a custom Mil-Spec Loom or plug into your existing Link ECU A/B plugs and wire in your additional I/O!
  • Flexfuel Capable
  • Multi-Map Capable
  • Efficiency based model(VE Fuel Mapping)
  • Anti-Lag
  • Launch Control
  • Traction Control
  • 1-8 Cylinder sequential fuel and spark(or up to 4 rotor)
  • Staged Fuel capable

Link G4+ Thunder At A Glance:

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

Body

  • Dimensions: 170 x 212 x 44 mm (6.7 x 8.3 x 1.7 in)
  • Weight
  • 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 MB 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)

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

 

Detailed Link G4+ Platform Features:

 

This chart gives a basic overview of the Link G4+ ECU platform. Full full details of the individual adjustments and settings it is recommended that PCLink G4+ is downloaded and installed.

* Note - Not all features are supported by every Link G4+ ECU type. Refer to the feature differentiation matrix.

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 MB 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 * or external controller)
    • 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 MB internal flash
    • Log up to 25 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:
    • Up to 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