G4X PlugIn Key Features (Where Applicable)
- Up to 6D fuel and ignition mapping
- Precision closed loop cam control (four cam, independent control)
- Sequential fuel delivery
- Digital triggering, all OEM patterns
- OEM idle hardware supported
- 5D boost control with three switchable tables
- Motorsport features - antilag, launch, flat shift
- Continuous barometric correction (on board)
- CAN port
- QuickTune - automated fuel tuning
- Individual cylinder correction
- USB tuning cable included
- Stats recording into on-board memory
- Gear compensations for spark, boost and fuel
- Real time selectable dual fuel, ignition and boost maps
- Sync and crank sensors can be a combination of Hall effect, variable reluctance or optical
- Boost control referenced to gear, speed or throttle position
- 512 megabytes data logging capability
- Staged injection
- Knock with "windowing"
The PlugIn ECU is capable of the following features, if the car it is being in used can support them.
Engine Configurations
- 1-12 Cylinder Distributed
- 2-12 Cylinder Wasted Spark
- 1-8 Cylinder Direct Spark
- Odd Fire Engines
- 2-Stroke, 4 Stroke and Rotary Engines
- Configurable Firing Order
- Configurable TDC Points (for odd fire)
Inputs/Outputs
8 x High Current Injector Drives (suits high impedance injectors)8 x Ignition Channels8 x Auxiliary Outputs (All PWM capable). Aux5-8 can control Stepper Motors and drive High or Low11 Digital Inputs (All capable of reading frequencies up to 10kHz) 5V Out 8V Out4 Temperature Inputs (Configurable pull-ups on ANT1&2)12 x 0-5V Analog Inputs2 x Trigger Inputs (Reluctor, Optical or Hall Sensors)On Board Baro3 Axis AccelerometerFueling adjustments
Traditional, Modelled and Modelled Multi-Fuel EquationsSingle-Point Group, Multi-Point Group, Sequential, Semi-Sequential, Group Staged, Sequential Staged and Sequential/Multi Point Group Staged injection modesAsynchronous injection (can add more fuel after initial injection if conditions change)Quick tune (automated fuel tuning)Up to 440 Zone Fuel Table with configurable load and RPM centers. Configurable X and Y Axis ParametersMultiple Fuel TablesUp to 6D Fuel Mapping (3D Fuel Table 3x3D Overlay trim tables)Injection Rate Control for Group Injection ModesMaster Enrichment for Traditional Fuel tuningPre-Crank PrimeFirst Crank PrimeCrank EnrichmentPost Start EnrichmentWarm Up EnrichmentAcceleration EnrichmentIAT Fuel CorrectionInjector Deadtime CompensationInjector Short Pulse Width CompensationInjector Timing Control with Beginning, Middle or End Injection DefinableAFR Table CorrectionDual Closed Loop LambdaIndividual Cylinder Fuel TrimsOverrun Fuel CutIdle Load TrimsFuel Temperature CorrectionBarometric pressure compensationInjector test functionIgnition Adjustments
Distributor, Twin Distributor, Wasted Spark, Direct Spark, Rotary leading Wasted and RotaryLeading Direct Ignition ModesUp to 440 Zone Ignition Table with configurable load and RPM centers. Configurable X and Y Axis ParametersConfigurable Maximum AdvanceConfigurable Spark DurationConfigurable Spark EdgeDwell Time Table with configurable X and Y Axis ParametersMultiple Ignition TablesUp to 6D Ignition Mapping (3D Ignition Table 3x3D Overlay Trim Tables)Individual Cylinder Ignition TrimIAT TrimVoltage CorrectionECT TrimOEM CompatibilityCDI CompatibilityTransient ignition retardAdjustable ignition delay compensationIgnition test functionIdle ignition controlLimits
Engine Temperature Dependent Progressive LimitingDual Vehicle Speed LimitsSystem Voltage LimitUser Configurable RPM Limits based on external inputMAP Limit with dual tablesOptional hard cutProgressive cut controlSelectable fuel or ignition limitingIgnition trim and configurable trim decayAdjustable control rangeSelectable cut effect (adaptive or constant)Auxiliary Output Options
Each Output independently configurableUnused ignition and Fuel outputs available as auxiliary outputsGeneral Purpose OutputsGeneral Purpose PWM OutputsFuel Pump ControlFuel Pump Speed ControlEngine Fan ControlAir Con Clutch ControlAir Con Fan ControlIntercooler Spray ControlTacho ControlSpeedo ControlCheck Engine LightPurge SolenoidOxygen Sensor HeaterSwitched Cam Solenoid ControlECU Hold Power ControlShift Light ControlStarter ControlVVT Cam SolenoidBoost Control SolenoidTest functions for each outputClosed loop Stepper Control & Rotary Oil Pump ControlIdle Speed SoloenoidIdle Speed StepperInternal Ethrottle ControllerExternal EThrottleDigital Inputs
Each channel independently configurable with pull-up resistors and active state controlAll digital inputs capable of reading frequencies of up to 10kHzDuty Cycle measuring on all digital inputsTurbo speedEthanol Sensor ControlWheel Speed Detection on all digital inputs with additional general-purpose speed inputsAnti-Theft control through digital inputs, over CAN or bothGeneral Purpose switches, speeds, rpms and frequencieslarge variety of input typesAnalog Inputs
Each input independently configurable with preset or custom calibrations and configurable fault conditionsBuilt in 3 axis accelerometerBuilt in Barometric Pressure SensorLarge variety of Analog input functionsGeneral Purpose Temperatures, Pressures, Rotary Switches and moreAnalog Inputs can also be used as Digital InputsLarge number of built in calibrationsTen Calibration Tables and 3 Linear Calibrations for when a custom calibration is requiredTriggering
Digital Trigger DecodingReluctor, Optical Proximity or Hall SensorsProgrammable filtering and arming thresholdsConfigurable trigger patterns or preset triggering optionsSupports nearly all OEM trigger patterns and custom trigger arrangementsProgrammable Math Processing
Eight individually controllable math channels with up to four parameters in eachMath channels can be used as table axis’s and as digital or analog inputsMotor-Sport Features
Anti LagLaunch controlGear Shift Control (Digital Inputs, Gear Lever Force or Gear Barrel Position)Traction controlAnti-Lag System
Dual 3D Fuel enrichment, Ignition cut and Ignition retard TablesOptional Cyclic idle (normal and cool-down)Optional 3D Idle controller Override Tables (one for Antilag and one for Cyclic Idle)Lockout condiitons based on engine speed and throttle position with hysteresisLaunch Control
Single RPM, 3D RPM Table or Latched (RPM when button pressed) Launch modesProgressive cut controlSelectable fuel or ignition limitingSelectable cut effect (adaptive or constant)Adjustable control rangeVehicle speed controlledIgnition Trim with optional 3D table and relative or absolute ignition angle optionsOptional 3D Fuel Trim tableGear Shift Control
Digital input (clutch switch), gear lever force (sequential gearbox), gear lever force (H pattern gearbox), and gear barrel position sensor input optionsTimed or controlled modesAdjustable progressive cut levelsPower re-introduction controlIgnition retard controlFuel enrichment controlCut duration based on gearTraction Control
Disable switchVarious Lockout conditionsMultiple 3D slip Threshold tablesTraction Control - controlled tyre slip to improve vehicle safety and driveabilityUses an advanced Torque Management system to reduce engine torqueIdle Control
Solenoid, Stepper or EThrottle ControlOpen or Closed loop actuator control and Closed loop Ignition control availableLarge variety of position offsets for open loop and additional target offsets for closed loop actuator controlSpecific start-up offsets and hold timesDashpot functionality to smooth re-entry into idle and prevent undershootElectronic Throttle Control
Has an internal EThrottle Controller and supports external controllersMultiple 3D target tablesBoost Control
Open or Closed Loop Boost ControlMultiple Target and Base Position TablesMultiple Trim tablesBoost by Gear controlKnock Control
2 Built in Knock inputsFuel Enrichment and Ignition Retard functionalityAdjustable frequency filterAdjustable gain (per cylinder)Individual cylinder detectionIndividual cylinder ignition retard and fuel enrichAdjustable detection angle (start/end)Noise threshold table (3D)Adjustable ignition retard and fuel enrich sensitivityConfigurable ignition reintroduction and fuel enrich decayVariable Valve Timing Control
Up to 4 cams independent controlSupports many OEM applicationsClosed loop controlMultiple 3D Cam angle target tablesOptional advanced PID control settings for advanced tunersAutomatic function for calibrating cam anglesChassis and Body
AC Control - Basic and Advanced modes availableAntiTheft - Via Digital Input, CAN or bothSpeed based cruise control (EThrottle only)Gear Detection - CAN, RPM/Speed or Analog Position SensorIndividual wheel speed sources with the ability to specify Driving and Non-Driving wheel speed sourcesStarter control - Multiple options available from very basic to Touch to start.Torque Management
Logging
512 Megabytes of DataloggingUp to 250 ECU Logging channelsUp to 1kHz per channel with a maximum total sample rate of 100kSamples/s when using ECU LoggingUnlimited channels when using PCLink loggingCommunications
Tuning Port USB on boardTwo CAN busesCustom CAN configuration allowing tuners and end users to add support for new CAN devicesProcessing
150 MHz Specialised Engine Management MicroprocessorIgnition control to 0.1 degree, fuel to 0.01 ms32 Bit Floating Point Calculation12 Bit ADC Resolution20000 RPM4Gb Non Volatile FlashEnvironment
Internal Temperature Range -10 - 85oCAmbient Temperature Range -30 - 90oCVoltage 8 - 22VOperating Current 200mAElectrical protection on all inputs and outputsOnboard Barometric Pressure SensorPackaging Contents
G4X PlugInX ECUWiring and Installation Instructions2 large Link Stickers2 small Link StickersManufacturing Standard – ISO 13485
Additional Accessories (purchased separately)
Intake Air Temperature Sensor3/8 NPT (Aluminium or Steel Mounting Bosses to suit)3 Channel Link IgniterThrottle Position Sensor3 Channel Link IgniterWideband O2 Controller & SensorInjector Ballast Resistor Packs
