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 ====== ECMLink (V3) Feature Summary ====== ====== ECMLink (V3) Feature Summary ======
-ECMLink (V3) is an all-in-one datalogging,​ real-time tuning, and reflashing package for your 1990-1999 DSM.  On this page you'll find a quick high-level summary of the major features in ECMLink. ​ If you need more details, feel free to [[http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​contact.html|contact us]] and we'll try to answer everything we can.  If you just want to browse through the screens, you can hit the [[v3screenshots|screenshots page]].+ECMLink (V3) is an all-in-one datalogging,​ real-time tuning, and reflashing package for your 1990-1999 DSM.  On this page you'll find a quick high-level summary of the major features in ECMLink. ​ If you need more details, feel free to [[https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​contact.html|contact us]] and we'll try to answer everything we can.  If you just want to browse through the screens, you can hit the [[v3screenshots|screenshots page]].  We also have a number of application [[https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​demos.php|demo videos]] too.
  
  
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 The design also allows the user to make adjustments to configuration settings and direct access tables without being physically connected to the car.  If the user needs even more editing or viewing options, most table data can be directly copied and pasted between the ECMLink application and Excel. The design also allows the user to make adjustments to configuration settings and direct access tables without being physically connected to the car.  If the user needs even more editing or viewing options, most table data can be directly copied and pasted between the ECMLink application and Excel.
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 ===== Native USB cables ===== ===== Native USB cables =====
-{{http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3previewcable.gif |ECMLink datalogging cable}} 
  
-The standard datalogging cables for both the 1G and 2G platforms are now native USB interfaces. ​ These use our own in-house designs that have been extensively tested over the last year.  We've never had a single issue with any of them.  They'​re rugged and designed with years of experience behind them.  They'​re fully opto-isolated and neither requires power from the car.  They should connect more easily than the V2 cables and should prove to be even more reliable. 
  
-**DB9 NOTE:** We provided DB9 cables for so long in order to support ​the use of Palm Pilots ​and Windows Mobile devices. ​ We want to continue to provide support for these platforms ​so we will provide some form of DB9 cables as extra options The details simply haven't been defined yet on how these will be made available.+{{https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3previewcable.gif?​direct& ​ }} 
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 +The standard datalogging ​cables for both the 1G and 2G platforms ​are now native USB interfaces. These use our own in-house designs. They'​re rugged and designed with years of experience behind themThey're fully opto-isolated and neither requires power from the car. They should connect more easily than the V2 cables and should prove to be even more reliable.
  
 ===== Drop-in flash ===== ===== Drop-in flash =====
-{{http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3previewboard.gif |ECMLink Flash Device}} +{{https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3previewboard.gif |ECMLink Flash Device}} 
-The 1G version of the V2 product included a memory board that not only added much needed additional RAM to the 1G platform but also provided a persistent storage solution. ​ Changes made by the user to the configuration of the ECU were saved permanently in non-volatile RAM.  ECMLink takes this a step further with an integrated, drop-in flash device for both 1G and 2G cars.  This device not only provides persistent storage of user configuration changes to the ECU, but it also provides direct reflash access to all the factory code & table areas as well!! ​ This is one of the more innovative solutions I've ever seen.  I'm biased, of course, but seriously, I've never seen anything this compact and easy to use for any other platform out there. ​ It's literally the size of a standard EPROM chip, but includes SOOOO MUCH more functionality. ​ The picture here shows this device installed in a 1G EPROM ECU.+The 1G version of the V2 product included a memory board that not only added much needed additional RAM to the 1G platform but also provided a persistent storage solution. ​ Changes made by the user to the configuration of the ECU were saved permanently in non-volatile RAM. 
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 +ECMLink ​V3 takes this a step further with an integrated, drop-in flash device for both 1G and 2G DSMs as well as EVO1-3 ECUs.  This device not only provides persistent storage of user configuration changes to the ECU, but it also provides direct reflash access to all the factory code & table areas as well!! 
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 +This is one of the more innovative solutions I've ever seen.  I'm biased, of course, but seriously, I've never seen anything this compact and easy to use for any other platform out there. ​ It's literally the size of a standard EPROM chip, but includes SOOOO MUCH more functionality. 
  
  
 ===== Direct access ===== ===== Direct access =====
-The term "​direct access"​ in ECMLink refers to the ability to directly manipulate table data anywhere in the factory ​code.  This includes tweaking all the fuel and timing tables as well as various airflow tables and even how the ECU selects which fuel trim value to update! ​ ​Basically just about anything that controls factory operation can be adjusted to meet the needs of the user's specific setup. ​ The following picture shows one such table. ​ This particular table is the max octane ignition advance table. ​ The values in this table are actually pulled from a stock 2003 EVO8.  Sharing complete timing and fuel data between platforms has never been so easy.  Other sample files you can try out are listed on our [[v3configs|V3 Configs page]].+The term "​direct access"​ in ECMLink refers to the ability to directly manipulate table data anywhere in "code space".  This includes tweaking all the fuel and timing tables as well as various airflow tables and even how the ECU selects which fuel trim value to update!
  
-{{http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3preview-maxtmng.png |V3 Direct Access}}+Basically just about anything that controls ECU operation can be adjusted to meet the needs of the user's specific setup. ​ The following picture shows one such table. ​ This particular table is the primary ignition advance table. ​ The values in this table are actually pulled from a stock 2003 EVO8. 
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 +Sharing complete timing and fuel data between platforms has never been so easy.  Other sample files you can try out are listed on our [[v3configs|V3 Configs page]]. 
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 +{{https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3preview-maxtmng.png |V3 Direct Access}}
  
  
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 V3 includes even FASTER datalogging rates than were available in V2.  The datalog viewer, of course, is also significantly enhanced. ​ The screen shot below shows a capture of over 1000 samples per second! V3 includes even FASTER datalogging rates than were available in V2.  The datalog viewer, of course, is also significantly enhanced. ​ The screen shot below shows a capture of over 1000 samples per second!
  
-{{http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3preview-log.png |V3 Datalog}}+{{https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3preview-log.png |V3 Datalog}} 
  
  
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 ===== GM MAF integration ===== ===== GM MAF integration =====
-{{http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3preview-gmmafcable.jpg |GM MAF cable}}+{{https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​v3peeks/​v3preview-gmmafcable.jpg |GM MAF cable}}
  
-You no longer need a GM MAF translator to run a GM MAF with a DSM ECU.  We have included our own translation function inside the ECU itself. ​ You simply select which GM MAF you have on your car, connect our optionally-available ​cable between the GM MAF and the car's MAF harness and you're set.  Our cable also includes break out connections for the unused intake air temp and baro pressure inputs on the factory connector. ​ You can use these to easily connect up your own sensors in their place.+You no longer need a GM MAF translator to run a GM MAF with a DSM ECU.  We have included our own translation function inside the ECU itself. ​ You simply select which GM MAF you have on your car, connect our cable between the GM MAF and the car's MAF harness and you're set.  Our cable also includes ​[[gmmafiatbaro|break out connections]] for the unused intake air temp and baro pressure inputs on the factory connector. ​ You can use these to easily connect up your own sensors in their place.
  
 **NOTE 1:** I absolutely must make mention of the fact that GM MAF outputs WILL vary from car to car.  Most variations should be minor and easily corrected. ​ However, it's not at ALL unusual to see a GM MAF installation require up to 30 or 40% adjustment from our base configuration! ​ It's simply the way the GM MAF works. ​ If you vary the size of the piping around the GM MAF, its output is going to vary accordingly. ​ Our test platform used a 2.5" IC pipe with flared ends to 3" just before/​after the GM MAF install point which was about 6 to 8 linear inches from the throttle body.  If your setup varies from this, you can probably expect variations in GM MAF output from the base values we provide in ECMLink. ​ There'​s a [[v3mafadjcombft|MAF adjustment]] function provided in the ECMLink application to help with this. **NOTE 1:** I absolutely must make mention of the fact that GM MAF outputs WILL vary from car to car.  Most variations should be minor and easily corrected. ​ However, it's not at ALL unusual to see a GM MAF installation require up to 30 or 40% adjustment from our base configuration! ​ It's simply the way the GM MAF works. ​ If you vary the size of the piping around the GM MAF, its output is going to vary accordingly. ​ Our test platform used a 2.5" IC pipe with flared ends to 3" just before/​after the GM MAF install point which was about 6 to 8 linear inches from the throttle body.  If your setup varies from this, you can probably expect variations in GM MAF output from the base values we provide in ECMLink. ​ There'​s a [[v3mafadjcombft|MAF adjustment]] function provided in the ECMLink application to help with this.
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 Want to see what this roughly looks like?  Screenshots are provided below. Want to see what this roughly looks like?  Screenshots are provided below.
  
-http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​announce-2009-04-22/​auxmaps.png \\  +https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​announce-2009-04-22/​auxmaps.png \\  
-http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​announce-2009-04-22/​fpsoutput.png+https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​announce-2009-04-22/​fpsoutput.png 
  
  
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   * Extended VE table for Fake MAF operation   * Extended VE table for Fake MAF operation
   * Integrated EVO-8 base MAF support   * Integrated EVO-8 base MAF support
-  * Full windowed-parameter sets for output activation ([[http://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​announce-2009-04-22/​fpsoutput.png|Example shot]])+  * Full windowed-parameter sets for output activation ([[https://​www.ecmtuning.com/​images/​forums/​announce-2009-04-22/​fpsoutput.png|Example shot]])
   * Secondary maps are complete copies of your fuel and timing maps that you can switch between at any time.   * Secondary maps are complete copies of your fuel and timing maps that you can switch between at any time.
   * Increased flexibility on the choice of ECU analog input for an aftermarket sensor (e.g. the MAP sensor is no longer limited to the MDP or EGR Temp sensor input when used with the Fake MAF)   * Increased flexibility on the choice of ECU analog input for an aftermarket sensor (e.g. the MAP sensor is no longer limited to the MDP or EGR Temp sensor input when used with the Fake MAF)
  
-In addition to having a multi-tab interface, the PC application has many other new features, some of which are mentioned here.  Measurement units are selectable, so it's easy to switch between Imperial and Metric units, as well as absolute and gauge pressure, and lambda and air/fuel ratio. ​ Each displayed item has an individually-adjustable display range, allowing the graph to be scaled to display the details of interest. ​ Auto-scan, auto-connection and connection polling allows rapid connection to the ECU, making ​setup a simple task.+In addition to having a multi-tab interface, the PC application has many other new features, some of which are mentioned here.  Measurement units are selectable, so it's easy to switch between Imperial and Metric units, as well as absolute and gauge pressure, and lambda and air/fuel ratio. ​ Each displayed item has an individually-adjustable display range, allowing the graph to be scaled to display the details of interest. ​ Auto-scan, auto-connection and connection polling allows rapid connection to the ECU, making ​initial installation ​a simple task.
  
  
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