Monsoon XQuickstart Guide

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This is only a quick start guide.

A full wiring and installation


manual is included in PCLink.
Installer I/O Table
Wire Description Installer Connection Typical Application
+14V Power Wire
Ground Wire these seperately. Typically both to
Ground engine.
Trigger 1 Crank Angle Sensor
Reluctor, Proximity, Optical or Hall.
Trigger 2
Shield/Gnd Trigger Signal Shield.
Analogue Temp Input 1 Thermistor Sensors only.
Analogue Temp Input 2 1KΩ Internal Pullup.
Analogue Volt 1
Analogue Volt 2 0-5V Input from Sensor or External
Analogue Volt 3 Controller.
Analogue Volt 4
+5V Out TPS and MAP sensor power +5V Power OUT.
Gnd Out TPS and MAP sensor ground For sensor grounds.
Ignition 1
Ignition 2 Ignition Amplifier Drivers.
Use spare Ignition Channels for
Ignition 3 Auxiliary Outputs.
Ignition 4
Injection 1
Injection 2 Spare Injection Channels unavailable
Injection 3 for switching.
Injection 4
Auxilary Output 1
Auxilary Output 2
PWM , VVT Control or General
Auxilary Output 3 Switching Functions.
Auxilary Output 4
Flywheeled, Low Side Drives.
Auxilary Output 5
Auxilary Output 6
Knock* Knock Sensor
Digital Input 1
Digital Input 2 Frequency Input, Switch Input or
Digital Input 3 VVT Position.
Digital Input 4
CAN L
CAN Bus.
CAN H
* Version 3 or newer G4X MonsoonX ECUs support Knock Control which is fed into the ECU
through pin 6. Versions prior to 3.0 do not have knock control hardware.
Wiring Information
It is recommended that your Link G4X MonsoonX ECU is installed by a trained professional. Incorrect installation can result in
damage to the ECU or the vehicle — extreme care must be taken.
The following pin diagram shows the inputs and outputs available with the G4X MonsoonX ECU. Application wiring examples
are provided in the full Wiring and Installation Manual available in PCLink.
It is recommended that the installer fills out the Installer I/O Table as a reference to keep with the ECU. This table is provided on
the previous page.

A LOOM G4X PIN


NUMBERING
Wire side of loom
Viewed looking into wire side of loom
connector (or into ECU header)

Inj 4 Inj 3 Inj 2 Inj 1 + 14V *DI 4/ Shield/ Trig 1 Trig 2


Knock Gnd
Brown/Orange Brown/Red Brown Brown/Black Red Red/White Green Black Red

Ign 4 Ign 3 Ign 2 Ign 1 An Volt 4 Temp 1 Temp 2 An Volt 1


Blue/Orange Blue/Red Blue/Brown Blue White/Black Yellow Yellow/Brown Yellow/Blue

Aux 4 Aux 3 Aux 2 Aux 1 An Volt 2 DI 3 Gnd Out Ground


Orange Orange/Red Orange/Brown Orange/Black White/Brown Grey/Red Green Black

Aux 6 Aux 5 CAN H CAN L DI 1 DI 2 +5V An Volt 3 Ground


Orange/Purple Orange/Blue Orange/Green Orange/Yellow Grey/Black Grey/Brown Red/Blue Yellow/Black Black

* Can be used as DI 4 or Knock.


Version 3 or newer G4X MonsoonX ECUs support Knock Control which is fed into the ECU through pin 6.
Versions prior to 3.0 do not have knock control hardware.
Before connecting the ECU to your PC, the correct USB drivers must be installed.
Important Failure to install the drivers on your PC first may result in Windows assigning
incorrect drivers. These drivers will not work with the ECU and are difficult to
Information uninstall.
After installation, consult PCLink G4X Help (press F1) for instructions on
G4X ECUS ARE SHIPPED LOCKED connecting to the ECU.
Once you have the ECU connected to PCLink, check the ECU firmware and
G4X ECUs are shipped as locked and must be enabled before they are used. The upgrade to the latest version if it is not already.
ECU can be installed and configured using PCLink, but will not read engine RPM
or run the engine until unlocked. Contact your ECU supplier to obtain an unlock
code. GENERAL ECU MOUNTING GUIDELINES

SUPPORT OPTIONS The following requirements should be taken into account during the installation of
the ECU:
PCLink G4X help — press F1 while running PCLink. Includes help on wiring, • The ECU should be fitted inside the vehicle cabin in a location that avoids
PCLink G4X and ECU functions exposure to excessive temperatures and the risk of water ingress. The location
of the ECU should also be physically separated from the ignition components or
• Contact your nearest Link dealer. A Link dealer list is available on linkecu.com
any other components that may cause interference.
• Link website: linkecu.com
• Allow enough room at the end of the ECU for the main wiring harness and
• Technical Support email: tech@linkecu.com tuning cables to be connected.

• Online Discussion Forum: linkecu.com/forums • The mounting bracket provided should be installed on a flat surface, with
the ECU firmly fitted to the bracket. Alternative brackets should not be used
Most questions received by the technical support team are answered in the and under no circumstances should holes be drilled in the ECU case. Any
PCLink G4X Help Section. Please consult the manuals to make sure that your modifications to the case will render the warranty invalid and may cause internal
question has not already been answered. damage.
• It is recommended that the ECU is rubber mounted in order to isolate
PCLINK G4X the ECU from vibration.
• For motorsport applications, the ECU should be located in a position that
All Link G4X ECUs are tuned and configured by our PCLink software package.
minimises the risk of physical damage in the event of the vehicle being involved
Connection to the ECU is established through on-board USB.
in a crash. ECUs used for speedway applications should be mounted securely
The latest version of PCLink can be downloaded from linkecu.com. Included with within the cockpit area, protected from the elements, isolated from vibration and
PCLink are the USB drivers for connecting to the ECU. utilise an additional retention strap for protection from high impacts.
Please refer to the Wiring Information section in PCLink G4X help for additional
IMPORTANT information.

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