mattj

Ok. I can't believe I'm having so much issue with this software. I must have a corrupt layout file. I deleted the software again. Reinstalled. Opened a basemap file. Opened a layout file. Opened a logfile. All looked like expected. Then, opened one of my basemap files. Loaded the same Link example layout file. All is good. Loaded my layout file. No longer can use the "Log Analysis" views/menus. Open the Link sample layout file....now I can no longer use the Log Analysis views and I can't get the software to recover. Have to delete it again. Ugh.

I lost all the views I had in the "Log Analysis" Display Modem when I deleted and reloaded the PCLink software. I went back and reloaded all the original sample files (layouts, logfile, and basemaps), and it's still not switching my view back to the menus of the Log Analysis.

Is there anyway to read units of pressure in vacuum (gauge), other than the built in MGP parameter? This seems odd.

Is there really only three calibration tables that can be programmed for linear sensors, or can I make additional ones? My MAP sensor is a 4 Bar, but different from the Link 4 Bar. I have 100psi pressure sensors and 150psi sensors. I'm getting some lower pressure sensors for coolant and crankcase pressure, but I don't have anywhere to program them. Only thought I have is to have to purchase sensors that are on the "supported" list, that have a "pre-programmed" table data set to them. What are my options?

ok. Thanks!

How can I turn on the fuel pump with the software? I want to check the fuel pressure.

I'd like to be able to use a MAP sensor (showing the vacuum range) for measuring my crankcase pressure. None of the Cal Tables (1-10) will allow you to put a negative number (vacuum) in the configuration. Is there another way to do this? Can I make my own custom parameter like "MGP" and reduce the output of the table values by 14.5psi on each voltage input in the table somehow?

Is Windows 11 officially released? Is there a beta available somewhere? I might have to try this.

Ok. Thanks. I'll try this.

I found a windows update that failed. I'll try to get that reinstalled.

I just tested the "third" laptop I have access to, and it is not crashing on that computer. It was previously "going offline", but I may have confused the software crashing on that machine, with it's ability to stay online. The connection settings (not reccommended) is keeping the connection stable in the third laptop, but the other two is still crashing the laptop. Having said that, the "second" laptop is a nearly identical laptop (hardware) to the first laptop, but it has MacOS running on it, so I was just swapping out the hard drive from my first laptop to the second laptop...and those both crash the software. Problem must be in the OS on the hard drive of this first laptop. I'll keep digging.

Well, she crashes while it just sits there offline and I'm doing something else in the shop. Come back and it's crashed.

I found there was still two installations of the software somehow. ?? I deleted both and reinstalled. Let's see if that worked...

Appears to be no issue with the scan. Interesting. Ok, I'll try this too! I'll try reinstalling the software again.

Ok. I'll try this. It's crashing this morning, while it's just sitting here.

Sweet! Thanks!!

I found a variety of events in the Windows Sys Log. Not sure what the next step would be. Any idea? Files attached.

I did delete the application and reinstall. I just checked and the old Link G4/PCLink G4+ files are all still there. I'll delete them and try it again. I didn't try changing the directories on the other two laptops. I'll see if it fixes it on this laptop once I delete those old files and uninstall/reinstall again. Interesting...I didn't even know about Windows 11! I'll look into that? Is PCLink supported on Windows 11?

The Cal Tables 4-6 suggest they are "linear" output, but they go on to suggest a 1:1 ration slope of the linear output (doubles in voltage output for doubling in measured value). Sensors can be linear with a very different slope (multiplier) and still be "linear". Do these tables allow for only a 1:1 slope linear output, or can I use them for any multiplier linear output?

Does the PCLink software or the help file show any of the data behind pre-programmed sensors, like the Link temp sensors, or the GM 3 bar MAP?

I noticed the quick start guide says AN Temp 1,2 have selectable / no pull-up option, but says nothing about the AN Temp 3,4. Do these have a pull-up resistor set to them, and if so, what value is it?

I installed the latest drivers for my Intel Graphics 4600 and checked for latest drivers (already had them) for my AMD Radeon HD 8790M. Retested the issue last night and it's still crashing. It crashed yesterday while I was driving (online) and logging data. I've tried two other laptops too. One that is nearly identical, and one that is a small 10" tablet running windows 10. Completely separate graphics system. I was gonna say maybe it's a USB port thing, until I tested the other laptops. That can't be it. Maybe be something in my settings? The original file came from the "Restore to Factory Settings" file that was onboard the Thunder unit in the very beginning. The other thing I noticed is that the software won't let me change the directories for Basemaps and Log Files, while it will let me change the directory for Layout Files. When I click on the three little dots (ellipsis) in the box to the right of the current Directory path, it simply doesn't open the dialogue box to select a new direcectory. When I do this for Layout Files, it opens the dialogue box and allows me to change the directory, however, when I save and close the basemap file, and attempt to reopen it (File->Open), it seems to think I'm opening a layout file, not a basemap file? Is this expected behavior? I'd really love to sort out these issue to give me better confidence that I'm not at risk of software issues while on the dyno.

Ok. Thanks! I'll try switching the drivers. I am seeing more crashes just while sitting offline and looking at logfiles.

I'm setting up use of E85 and I want to build the Fuel Table 2 with values for Ethanol on my new injectors, but I can't figure out how to activate the second fuel table. I enabled the Modelled - Multi Fuel in the main fuel setup, but it did not load the Fuel Table 2.

My internal controller is reading up to 148.75 (AFR). When I'm driving and logging and the car is turned off, the sensor leans out to 148.75 and messes up my log scaling. I'm only interested in seeing data between 10-20 AFR. Is this possible? Even clipping the data on the log screen after, makes things messy.