Valcon Easywriter Ver1.0E Manual: Warning
Valcon Easywriter Ver1.0E Manual: Warning
0E Manual
E05172-K00020-00
Published Dec.2008
Ver3-1.01
HKS Co., Ltd.
Revision History
Revision Date Contents
2008/12/10 First Edition (Ver3-1.01)
Warning
VALCON can be operated with power supply only from USB connector.
To prevent running out of battery of PC and short circuit or fire, disconnect USB connector when
it is not needed.
1. Installation ......................................................................... 5
2. When VALCON unit is connected to PC for the first time ....................................... 8
3. Icon ......................................................................... 10
4. File
4-1. Create new data ................................................................ 10
4-2. Open file ................................................................ 10
4-3. Save data ................................................................ 10
4-4. Print ................................................................ 10
5. Edit
5-1. Selecting a Map ................................................................ 11
5-2. Editing a Map ................................................................ 11
5-3. Edit Function ................................................................ 11
6. Parameter Setting
6-1. BASIC ................................................................ 12
6-2. VALVE TIMING ................................................................ 13
6-3. OPTION ................................................................ 14
6-4. MEMO ................................................................ 14
7. Graph
7-1. Display Graph ................................................................ 15
7-2. Graph Edit ................................................................ 15
8. Communication
8-1. Load All Data ................................................................ 16
8-2. Load Current Map ................................................................ 16
8-3. Load Parameter ................................................................ 16
8-4. Send All Data ................................................................ 16
8-5. Send Current Map ................................................................ 16
8-6. Send Parameter ................................................................ 16
8-7. Protect ................................................................ 16
8-8. Reset ................................................................ 16
8-7. Data Monitor ................................................................ 17
9. View/Option Function
9-1. Map View ................................................................ 18
9-2. View Comparison File/Paste from Comparison File ....................................... 18
9-3. COM Port ................................................................ 18
9-4. Trace ................................................................ 19
9-5. Cursor Trace ................................................................ 19
10. Data Log Function
10-1. Data Log ................................................................ 20
10-2. Log Link ................................................................ 21
10-3. Comparison Log ................................................................ 21
11. Other
11-1. VALCON EasyWriter Ver1.0 HELP ............................................... 23
11-2. VERSION INFORMATION ............................................... 23
12. Unit Reflash ................................................................ 23
Caution
*Do not attempt to tune on the street.
Warning
*Be extremely careful not to input wrong values.
*The driver should not attempt to use the EasyWriter while driving.
*VALCON can be operated with power supply only from USB connector.
To prevent running out of battery of PC and short circuit or fire, disconnect USB
5. Exemption HKS Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any damages caused to the vehicle by use of
this software. HKS Co. Ltd. cannot guarantee that this product will suit the users needs or
guarantee that the program will not interrupt or cause and error.
HKS Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any damages inflicted directly or indirectly by
use of this program. Also, HKS Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any conflict or
dispute that may arise between the user and third party.
System Requirements
* Pentium 200MHz or higher processor (Recommended: Pentium 3 or higher)
* Windows 2000, XP, Vista (Recommended: Windows XP)
* 32MB of RAM (1GB or higher for Windows Vista, 256MB or higher for others)
* 20MB or higher available hard disk space
* Internet connection (Only for download of software.)
* SVGA or higher video card
* Mouse or other pointing device
* USB Connector x 1
** Some laptops will not work even if it meets system requirements due to incompatibility.
(4) Read the software agreement and agree to proceed to the next step.
(5) Select a folder to install to. If the default folder is used, press "Next".
(11) When this message appears, installation of USB driver has completed. Press "OK".
(2) When the following window appears, select "No, not this time." and press "Next".
(3) At the following window, select "Install the software automatically." and press "Next".
(6) After a while, there will be one more detection process of USB, do process of (1) - (5) one more time.
(7) After twice USB detection, the following message appears. Then, EasyWriter will be able to communicate with VALCON
unit.
Advice
"COM Port" Setting of EasyWriter is required to communicate with VALCON.
Connect PC and VALCON with a USB cable. Start EasyWriter and set "COM Port" in "OPTION" menu.
* Only available port for connection at that moment will be shown.
Warning
VALCON can be operated with power supply only from USB connector.
To prevent running out of battery of PC, short circuit and fire, disconnect USB connector when it
is not required.
4. File
4-1. Create new data
Select "NEW FILE" to display a basic map window. When a new map is created, the all main map is set t
o 150 and all sub maps are set to 0 by default.
4-4. Print
Select "Print" to print the map on the screen.
Map selection
list
Map list
(1) "Undo" will undo the action that was just performed.
Data will be changed back to values when the map was selected. When data has been saved after
editing, the data will be the saved data.
Once another map is selected, "Undo" cannot be selected.
(2) "Copy" will copy the selected area to the clip board.
(3) "Cut" will copy the selected area to the clip board and change that area to 0.
(4) "Paste" will focus on the top left cell that is selected and paste the data on the clip board.
(5) "Constant Trim" will add the input value to the value of the selected range.
(6) "Multiplier Trim" will multiply the input value to the value of the selected range.
(7) "Equal Divide" will average out the selected range by referring to the 4 neighboring cell values.
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
(6)
(5)
(7)
(8)
"Engine Maker", "Engine Type" and "Camshaft Control IN/EX/High" cannot be edited during communication
with VALCON.
To change setting, disconnect communication. After setting, "Send Parameter" or "Send All Data" and
reboot VALCON unit.
Advice
VALCON can be operated with power supply only from USB connection. Power will not be cut until USB
connector is disconnected.
(1) Engine Maker
Set Engine Maker of the vehicle.
Changeover RPM
For camshaft that has high camshaft, set rpm to change to high camshaft.
Set 2 conditions for "Low -> High" and "High -> Low".
* "Low -> High" needs to be larger value than "High -> Low".
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Only camshaft that is selected in "Camshaft Control" of "BASIC" tab can be set.
* It cannot be edited during communication with VALCON.
In order to change the setting, disconnect from VALCON. After setting, "Send Parameter" or "Send All
Data" and reboot VALCON.
Advice
VALCON can be operated with power supply only from USB connector. Power will not be cut until USB
connector is disconnected.
(1) Map Limitation - Most Retarded Angle
Set most retarded angle of maps for VALCON.
Setting range is from Most Advanced Angle to 150 degree.
(1)
(2)
* Only camshaft that is selected in "Camshaft Control" of "BASIC" tab can be set.
(1) Y Axis
Select Y Axis for each map.
* Unit of pressure sensor can be selected from Main Menu.
6-4. MEMO
(1)
(1) Memo
Can save up to a maximum of 48 characters.
It is also recorded in VALCON unit.
Axis List
Edit Cell
View
Adjustment
Button
8-7. Protect
Protect is used to secure data of the main unit.
If "Protect" is properly set, a password is required to communicate with the VALCON.
Input the correct password which matches the password stored on the VALCON in order to communicate
with the VALCON.
ON :Will set the protect on the VALCON.
A dialog box will appear twice to input password to avoid input error.
Type same password twice and hit OK.
OFF:Will cancel the protect on the VALCON.
A dialog box will appear so input the correct password and hit OK.
8-8. Reset
This function will reset all data including the VALCON protect setting.
All saved settings and data will be deleted as well.
After selecting RESET, EasyWriter will send all data to VALCON and reset the protect.
It is not possible to select RESET menu without data.
About data
R.P.M. :Current engine speed.
Air Flow Voltage :Current voltage of air flow meter in [mV].
Pressure :When a pressure sensor is used, current pressure is shown.
Pressure unit can be set with Main Menu "VIEW" -> "Pressure Unit".
Throttle Angle :Current throttle angle.
It is calculated with throttle "Close" and "Open" parameters.
In case these parameter values are not correct, throttle angle cannot be shown correctly.
Water Temp. :Current water temperature.
Unit of water temperature can be set with Main Menu "VIEW" -> "Temperature Unit".
Following items will be available for "Intake" and "Exhaust" depends on engine and camshaft.
Valve Timing Input :It shows current valve timing.
Valve Timing Output :It shows emulated valve timing from VALCON to stock ECU.
Valve Timing Target :It shows valve timing target value calculated with main and sub maps.
Solenoid Input :It shows duty value of valve timing solenoid control signal from stock ECU.
Solenoid Output :It shows duty value of valve timing solenoid control signal from VALCON.
The top section of each cell indicates the edit map and the bottom indicates the comparison file map.
The yellow cells indicates that the edit map value is greater than the comparison map value.
On the other hand, the light blue cell indicates that the edit map value is lesser than the comparison map
value.
White cell indicates that is it the same value.
Advice
This function is simply a comparison of values on the map. The map values will display even if
the axis is different.
Advice
"VIEW COMPARISON FILE" cannot be used together with "Trace".
* Press the "Open Log File" button to display a list of log files to open.
Files that can be opened will have a file extension ".LV2".
* Press the "Save Log File" to save all the log data being displayed.
Saved files will have a file extension ".LV2".
The data log file can also be saved as a text file by selecting ".txt" in the "save as type" section of the
save dialog window.
* Press the "Minimize" button to minimize the display of the time axis of the log data.
* Press the "Maximize" button to maximize the display of the time axis of the log data.
* Press "View Setting" to open a log display setting window as shown below. Select display settings in this data log
window.
* The display/hide, color, maximum/minimum range of an item can be displayed by
selecting an item from the list on the left.
* To change the color of the display, click on the "Color" panel to open a dialog box
to list the available colors.
* Input values in the "Maximum" and "Minimum" column to set the desired
maximum and minimum display area.
* To change the color of the background, click on the "Background Color" panel to
open a dialog box to list the available colors.
* Press OK to complete setup.
* Press START to display the data monitor window and start logging.
The item displayed on the monitor window will be the log item. (With some exceptions)
Place markings by pressing the space bar on the key board while logging.
Advice Make sure the correct data is selected. The function will execute even for the log data that is
not recorded in the display window.
Advice "Log Link" and "Link Mode" cannot be used together.
2. Start VALCON EasyWriter and press "Unit Reflash" button. Then, the following window will appear.
(Image is an example to update from Ver 1.00 to Ver 1.01.)
3. When "Unit Reflash" button is pressed, caution about ignition will appear.
When it is ready, press "Yes".
Version up will start.
* During version up, do not start engine or do not turn the ignition off.
Do not connect or disconnect USB connector. Otherwise, VALCON unit may be damaged.
5. Ensure that power of VALCON unit is off. Reconnect USB connector and turn ignition on.
Check the version information and make sure version of the unit is updated.
*During version up, in case power is cut or USB connector is disconnected, start version up process from
the beginning.
Caution
VALCON can be operated with power supply only from USB connector.
To prevent running out of battery of PC, short circuit and fire, disconnect USB connector when it
is not required.