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  1. Hi, Just a quick question: Both PC Link and PDM Link say they run on "Windows based PC's, laptops and tablets". Does this include Windows Tablets with ARM processors, or does it need an x86/x64 processor? Thanks.
  2. Thanks @Adamw, that clears it up! I should have read the manual better. Based on that I think I will power the PDM VIgn from Accessories and just accept I'll need the key to Acc for headlights/hazards/etc.
  3. So I bought a Razor PDM to replace some fuses and relays. Some the circuits are ignition based (i.e. fuel pump) and some of them are battery based (i.e. headlights, hazards, etc.). No worries, I thought, I'll just change the "Global Enable" Setting to "Power Enabled" so the PDM is always on, and use logic to enable the Ignition based circuits. However, I was surprised to find there is no parameter that can be used in the GP logic to determine if the Ignition input is active or not. It seems the ignition input is only used for the global enable setting and can't be used anywhere else in the PDM, is this correct? I could always duplicate the Ignition input to one of the ADIO pins, but this would cost me a pin so isn't ideal. Is there any chance we could get the "Ignition" input value as a parameter in a software/firmware update? Also, what is the 'idle' current consumption of the Razor PDM if I leave it as "Power Enabled" (i.e. always on)? I.e. the current the PDM itself consumes, assuming none of the output circuits are currently 'on'? Thanks in advance.
  4. Great! Thanks again @Adamw
  5. Hi @Adamw, thanks for your reply. I assumed that was the case with the 12V limit, thanks for confirming. In regards to the HIDs, can I assume that one of the High Power outputs could handle 2x HIDs with no issues?
  6. Hi, I just have a couple of questions about the ADIO pins. 1) Could I use an ADIO pin as an output to power a single 35W or 50W HID? Obviously a 50W HID is only about 4.2A (less than the 8A maximum of the pins) but I am not sure what the typical inrush/startup current is, or the duration of the inrush. Would an ADIO pin handle it OK? 2) For ADIO pins in input mode, the manual says "Max input voltage 12V, max measurable voltage 5V". So I assume this means I can connect one of these pins to my headlight stalk and determine if it is 0V or 12V for headlights on/off? Even though with the car running, the ON value will probably exceed 12V (i.e. 14.4V or so). Will this damage the PDM? Thanks
  7. Thanks @Adamw and @mapper, that's great information. Cheers,
  8. So I've noticed there have been no updates to PCLink or Firmware for the G4+ generation in over 2 years (v5.6.8.3669, released 10th November 2020). Has Link essentially abandoned this platform to focus on G4X? Or are there going to be updates to the G4+ platform in the future? It would be nice, for example, to see a firmware and software update to support the Razor PDM for G4+ ECUs. Otherwise, it's a shame for customers that have invested in the G4+ platform.
  9. Getting close to pulling the trigger on a Razor PDM for my road car (not to replace all the OEM fuses and relays, but to replace some aftermarket fuses and relays like headlights, fuel pumps, etc.) However, on reading the manual it seems that the "OOTB" support for the CAN communication between PDM and ECU is limited to the G4X ECUs, and my car is running a G4+ ECU. It seems I can probably configure custom CAN stream(s) to allow the ECU to communicate with the PDM, but I wanted to double check here before I pull the trigger. Can I do the following using a G4+ ECU? 1) Use ECU inputs and/or runtime values to control outputs on the PDM? 2) Use spare PDM ADIOs as inputs to the ECU (i.e. Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, etc)? Thanks in advance
  10. Updating an old thread - finally got around to replacing the LSU 4.9 and it solved the problem. Just in case anyone else gets the same problem.
  11. Status changes between "Diagnostic" and "Calibration". Error changes between "15 Heated Too Long", "48 APE Over Voltage", and "2"
  12. Update: Tried adding an electrolytic capacitor as per the quick start guide, and also tried powering it directly off the battery as suggested in this thread. No dice. :( I guess the next thing to try is a new LSU?
  13. Apologies. It says "Staff" under your picture so I assumed you were Link staff.
  14. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will try powering directly from the battery when I get a chance (probably not until the weekend) and see if that makes a difference. I have not added any new loads (inductive or otherwise) into the wiring. No, I do not have an electrolytic capacitor connected... as per my comments to Adamw below. Perhaps I need to add this. I get that you need to defend your product, but can' help taking some offence at this comment coming from a member of Link staff. I did read the manual. You know, this one: http://linkecu.com/documentation/canlambda.pdf Mine is wired up as per the single wiring diagram in this manual. Which, by the way, does not match either of the two wiring options in the 'quick start' guide, which is a document I only became aware of now that you mentioned it. It seems to be the same as the 'Alternative' option, but without the Electrolytic capacitor. I'm not sure if the quick start guide even existed when I purchased and installed my CAN Lambda. It may have, but personally I tend to gravitate more towards full manuals rather than 'quick start guides' as I expect them to contain more complete/comprehensive information. A poor assumption when dealing with Link, it seems. Additionally, neither document mentions anything about sensitivity to inductive noise at all. So, perhaps instead of blaming your customers for 'not reading the manual' you should ensure your documentation is consistent and your manual is actually correct. I have been a big supporter of Link products up until now but to be honest this has now left a sour taste in my mouth. Anyway, it looks like I have a couple of things to look at now. I am glad I asked here and didn't just go dropping $100 on another LSU. Thanks again for the help everyone.
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