©2001-2006 Dynojet Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tuning Link User Guide This manual is copyrighted by Dynojet Research, Inc., hereafter referred to as Dynojet, and all rights are reserved. This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. This manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Dynojet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Installation Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Computer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Conventions Used In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION Thank you for purchasing Tuning Link, Dynojet’s Fuel Injection Mapping System. Tuning Link is an innovative piece of software that allows the automatic fuel curve optimization of a Power Commander equipped motorcycle. This document provides instructions for using Tuning Link. This document will walk you through software installation and program features. To ensure safety and accuracy in the procedures, perform the procedures as they are described.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction INTRODUCTION ................................... The Tuning Link software interfaces the Power Commander with a Dynojet Load Control Dynamometer controlling both the Dynamometer and the Power Commander at the same time. By utilizing the Dynojet “Real Time” air/fuel ratio monitoring equipment and latest load control dynamometer technology, Tuning Link monitors the current air/fuel ratio.
INSTALLATION Introduction CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL The conventions used in this manual are designed to protect both the user and the equipment. example of convention description The Warning icon indicates potential harm to the person performing a procedure and/or the dynamometer equipment. Bold Highlights items you can select on in the software interface, including buttons and menus. The arrow indicates a menu choice.
CHAPTER 1 Installation INSTALLATION ................................... Use the following instructions to install Tuning Link on your computer. Note: It is strongly recommended that you exit all other Windows programs before running this install program. 1 Insert the Tuning Link CD in your CD-ROM drive. The launch program will run automatically. If auto-run is disabled, do one of the following: 2 • Open the CD and double-click Launch.exe. • Click Start on the Windows® task bar, and click Run.
INSTALLATION Installation 3 Read the Welcome window and click Next to continue. Figure 1-2: Welcome Window 4 Carefully read the Tuning Link license agreement and click Yes to continue. To install Tuning Link, you must accept this agreement. If you choose No, Setup will close. Note: Be sure to read and understand the license agreement. This license is only for a one year term.
CHAPTER 1 Installation 5 Select the proper dyno configuration file for your load control dyno and click Next to continue. The Tuning Link software requires a full WinPEP 6 or WinPEP 7 install. Removing or renaming your WinPEP directory will cause the Tuning Link software to function improperly. If you choose to move your WinPEP directory, you must reinstall the Tuning Link software to ensure proper functionality. Note: The following window will only appear if Setup finds more than one configuration file.
INSTALLATION Installation 6 Select a location for your Tuning Link software to be installed and click Next to continue. Note: Dynojet recommends that you do not change the default destination folder. Figure 1-5: Choose Installation Location 7 Setup will automatically add program icons to the Program Folder. You may type a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to continue.
CHAPTER 1 Installation 8 Review your current settings and click Next to continue; Setup will copy the program files. Or Click Back to review or change any settings. Figure 1-7: Review Current Settings 9 Click Finish to complete Setup. Figure 1-8: Setup Complete The installation is complete. You may now run Tuning Link by double-clicking the program icon installed. Note: The Launch Interface window, Figure 1-1, will still be running; you will need to exit the window.
CHAPTER 2 SOFTWARE FEATURES This chapter provides information about Tuning Link software features.
CHAPTER 2 Main Window MAIN WINDOW ................................... The Main window is shown during each of the three modes of tuning. The RPM, Throttle Position, and Air/Fuel values will change depending on which tuning mode is chosen. A description of all window functions and displays follows.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Main Window Send Map—sends the entire map to the Power Commander. Get Map—retrieves the entire map from the Power Commander. Load File/Save File—will load/save the existing file. View Notes—will show/hide the notes. Config—displays the Configuration window. Refer to “Configuration Window” on page 2-4 for more information. Load Control Light—indicates the eddy current brake is activated and will apply load to the vehicle to hold it at the target RPM.
CHAPTER 2 Configuration Window CONFIGURATION WINDOW ................................... The Configuration window allows you to control the status, throttle position, and map settings for all tuning modes. Select Tools !Configuration (or click Config in the Main window). status settings options drop down menu Figure 2-2: Configuration Window Status Settings—The status settings control each corresponding indicator light in the status settings section of the Main window.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Configuration Window Map Settings—controls the target air/fuel ratio (AFR) for all tuning modes. The map can be separated into three modes as specified by Map Settings in the Configuration window, refer to Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3: Configuration Window—Map Settings Save Roll-on Log Files—saves the roll-on runs as a .dlf file to be viewed in WinPEP 7. Enable Advanced Tuning—allows advanced mapping ability. With advanced tuning enabled, you can tune basic or advanced (individual cylinders).
CHAPTER 2 Menu Choices MENU CHOICES ................................... The menu choices are accessible from the Main window. A description of all menu choices and functions follows. FILE MENU Select File !New New Map allows you to type in information specific to that bike and create a new map to work with along with placing it in the appropriate location. Select File !Open/Save/Print These commands allow you to open an existing map, save the current map, or print the current map.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Menu Choices VIEW MENU Select View !Power Commander Info The Power Commander Info window allows you to view all of the power commander related information.
CHAPTER 2 Menu Choices Select View !Dynamometer Info The Dynamometer Info window allows you to view the dynamometer related information.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Menu Choices Select View !Environment Options The Environment Options window allows you to control various options such as language, pendant type, and display units.
CHAPTER 2 Menu Choices TOOLS MENU Select Tools !Configuration The Configuration window allows you to control the status, throttle position, and map settings for all tuning modes. Refer to “Configuration Window” on page 2-4 for more information. Select Tools !PID Control Parameters PID Control Parameters are used to control the responsiveness of the eddy current brake. Use the values specified during your power commander training course or in the help files.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Menu Choices Select Tools !Map Search Map Search allows you to search for power commander maps using defined variables or specific words. Figure 2-9: Power Commander Map Search Select Tools !Promote Map to Advanced Promote Map to Advanced promotes a map allowing individual cylinder mapping. Advanced Tuning will adjust the fuel change for each cylinder.
CHAPTER 2 Menu Choices Select Tools !Demote Map to Basic Demote Map to Basic allows you to demote an advanced map to a basic map. You will be asked to use values from a single fuel table or the average of all the advanced map fuel tables. Demoting a map only changes the map to a basic map. To change the mode of the Power Commander, you must send the map to the Power Commander.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Menu Choices MODE MENU For detailed information on the mode menu choices, refer to “Basic Software Features” on page 2-16. Select Mode !Bike Break-in/Warm Up Warm Up mode allows you to bring the dyno, bike, and any other equipment (air/fuel sensor, etc.) to the proper operating temperature. For detailed information on warm up mode, refer to “Bike Break-in/Warm Up” on page 2-16.
CHAPTER 2 Menu Choices HELP MENU Select Help !About Tuning Link You may view Tuning Link version numbers from within the Tuning Link software. Figure 2-11: About Tuning Link about tuning link Tuning Link version Data32.dll version Resource.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Menu Choices Select Help !View Tech Bulletins You may view information regarding specifics on how to tune particular makes and models. Check www.powercommander.com/centermail.shtml for updates.
CHAPTER 2 Basic Software Features BASIC SOFTWARE FEATURES ................................... The Tuning Link software operates in three different modes; these modes are available only when load control is turned on. Each mode is described below. BIKE BREAK-IN/WARM UP Select Mode !Bike Break-in/Warm Up Warm Up mode allows you to bring the dyno, bike, and any other equipment (air/fuel sensor, etc.) to the proper operating temperature.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Basic Software Features • When the Max Steady State TP is set to zero, or any value smaller than the current cell, the software will tune the current cell and move to the cell directly below the current cell and continue moving vertically down each column.
CHAPTER 2 Basic Software Features If you allow the TP value outside the allowed error for that Target TP, the run will end and the software will return the bike’s RPM to the start point you selected. Upon completion of the run, an air/fuel ratio (AFR) vs. RPM graph will appear in the window. The following is an example of a typical first run AFR graph. Figure 2-17: Roll-On Tuning—First Run AFR Graph 2 To make changes to the graph, press Enter or click on the graph.
SOFTWARE FEATURES Basic Software Features 3 Repeat these steps until you reach an end graph result similar to the graph shown below. Figure 2-19: Roll-On Tuning—Final AFR Graph 4 Version 2 To keep the graph the same and make no further changes to your map, press Esc to end the tuning on this column. Note: You may tune any TP from 5% to 100%; however, 0% and 2% cannot be tuned using Roll-On Tuning.
INDEX A about tuning link 2-14 actual values air/fuel 2-2 RPM 2-2 throttle position 2-2 AFR vs.
INDEX H help menu 2-14 about tuning link 2-14 view license agreement 2-14 view tech bulletins 2-15 I installation 1-4 L lease expire date 2-8 lease time remain 2-8 load control light 2-3 load file 2-3 mode 2-7 mode menu 2-13 bike break-in/warm up 2-13 roll-on fuel mapping 2-13 steady state fuel mapping 2-13 module information 2-7 modules 2-8 N number of modules 2-8 O open loop light 2-3 P M main window 2-2–2-3 air/fuel 2-2 config 2-3 dyno port 2-3 fuel table 2-3 get map 2-3 load control light 2
T target values air/fuel 2-2 RPM 2-2 throttle position 2-2 technical support 1-3 throttle position actual values 2-2 target values 2-2 throttle position settings 2-5, 2-10 tools menu 2-10 configuration 2-10 demote map to basic 2-12 map search 2-11 PID control parameters 2-10 promote map to advanced 2-11 throttle position settings 2-10 V version dynamometer 2-8 power commander 2-7 view license agreement 2-14 view menu 2-7 dynamometer info 2-8 environment options 2-9 power commander info 2-7 view notes 2-3
