Ecumaster EMU PRO Software User Guide

Ecumaster EMU PRO Software

Instruction

This document summarizes recent EMU PRO Client and firmware updates, including calibration additions, new features, and fixes related to tuning, diagnostics, logging, USB handling, and device/UI behavior.

Technical Changes

Appearance of the application

After installing and launching the application, the application screen should look like the one
below:
When starting the application without a connected device, first select for which device (EMU PRO
8 or EMU PRO 16) you want to create a new project or open an existing project. If you connect a
device at this point, the appropriate selection will be made automatically.

he project is a tune file that contains all calibrations, settings, maps and user defined objects. The
project can be password protected. For more information, see Appendix A – How-to Use Password
Protection (on page 81)

Description

At the top of the application, there is a menu bar. Below is a description of all available menu
functions
Option Description
File
Open project… Open a project (Ctrl + O)
Save project Save a project in the last used location (Ctrl + S)
Save project as… Save a project to a new file (Ctrl + Shift + S)
Load log > Browse PC
connected flash drive…
Import a log from a memory stick connected to the PC (Shift + F4)
Show full screen Full screen mode. This increases the screen space available to the
application (Ctrl + F).
Change target device… When working offline, you can choose the target device: EMU PRO
8 or EMU PRO 16
Update firmware… Change the internal software of a device
Restore to defaults Restore a device to the default settings Deletes all settings
Make permanent Save changes to the Flash memory of a device. Additionally, a file
containing the current settings is saved to the MyDocuments /
EMU_PRO / DeviceName / QuickSave directory (F2)
Exit Exit the application. The desktop arrangement is saved upon
exiting (Alt + X)
Edit
Undo Undo the last operation performed (Ctrl+Z)
Redo Redo a previously undone operation (Ctrl+Y)
Show undo list Display a window with all operations performed.
Desktops
Revert desktops Reads desktop configurations from the following file:
MyDocuments / EMU_PRO/DEFAULT / desktops.emuprolayout
Store desktops Save desktop configurations to the following file:
MyDocuments / EMU_PRO/DEFAULT / desktops.emuprolayout
Open desktop
templates…
Read the desktop configuration from a selected file.
This allows to transfer configurations between computers.
Save desktop templates… Save desktop configurations to a selected file

Option Description
This allows to transfer configurations between computers.
Restore desktops to
default
Load default desktop configuration. Restores all default panels in
tabs and channels in the graph log.
Add new panel Add a new panel to the desktop (F9)
Replace panel Replace an existing panel with another (Shift + F9)
Switch desktop to… Switch to any selected desktop (Ctrl + 1 – 9)
Next desktop Move to the next desktop (Ctrl + Tab)
Previous desktop Move to the previous desktop (Ctrl + Shift + Tab)
Toggle full size panel Switch the currently selected panel to full-size mode (F6)
Add Graph Log panel Add a Graph Log panel to the desktop
Add Scope panel Add a Scope panel to the desktop
Add All Settings – Smart
Grid
Add an All Settings – Smart Grid to the desktop
Devices
Device selector If one or more EMU PRO devices are connected, a panel enabling
toggling between the devices will pop up. After switching to
a device, the data between the PC and the device will be
automatically synchronized. The names of particular devices can
be found on the right-hand side of the application’s toolbar. The
currently connected device is shown in bold.
Set device #n Automatic toggling to the connected device no. #n. After
switching to a device, the data between the PC and the device will
be automatically synchronized. The names of particular devices
can be found on the right hand side of the application’s toolbar.
The currently connected device is shown in bold type (Ctrl + Shift
+ 1 – 2).
Set device name Assign a name to a connected EMU PRO device
Reboot device Reset a connected device (Ctrl + Shift +R)
Reconnect Re-establish communication with the device (Ctrl + Shift + B)
Browse PC connected
flash drive…
Read logs from a USB storage device connected to the PC (Shift
+ F4)
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Option Description
Set Real Time Clock Set the real-time clock of EMU PRO according to the current PC
time. This time is used to date the files of a log saved into an
external USB storage device. It can also be displayed on the screen
of a device.
Restart project in the EMU
PRO
Save the whole project to the EMU PRO device. It’s equivalent to
saving and restoring the project from the project file. All strategies
are reinitialized. (F5)
Tools
Test outputs Opens window which allows user to test all EMU PROoutputs from
each category: Auxiliary outputs, H-Bridge output, Injector outputs,
and ignition outputs. Output can be tested in modes: switch
on/off, set PWM frequency, test sequences for each cylinder for
ignition and injectors outputs.
Assigned outputs Opens window which allows user to display all EMU PRO outputs
with information if given output is assigned and what is its
function.
Assigned inputs Opens window which allows user to display all EMU PRO inputs
(digital, analog and precision analog) with information if given
inputs is assigned and what is its function.
APS tuner Opens window with the wizard performing auto-calibration of
accelerator position sensor. For more information about the APS
Tuner, see Appendix B – How-to Use APS Tuner (on page 84)
DBW tuner Opens window with the wizard performing auto-calibration of
chosen drive-by-wire throttle. For more information about the DBW
Tuner, see Appendix C – How-to Use DBW Tuner (on page 88)
VVT tuner Opens window with the wizard performing auto-calibration of
chosen Variable Valve Timing camshaft. For more information
about the VVT Tuner, see Appendix D – How-to Configure VVT (on
page 104)
VE tuner Opens VE Tuner panel and settings window.
VE Tuner is a tool, which is helpful to build or improve the
Volumetric efficiency table by analysing logged data. For more

Status field

Explanation of CAN statuses for the Ecumaster USBtoCAN adapter
Status Typical cause of the problem
OK CAN bus fully functional, no faults
stuff Not all devices on the CAN bus send frames at the same speed
(wrong speed of device along the CAN bus).
form Not all devices on the CAN bus send frames at the same speed.
bitrec No terminator on the CAN bus.
bitdom CANL and CANH are short-circuited.
bit Two devices send frames with the same ID but with different DLC / DATA fields.
ack Interface is the only device on the CAN bus, no other devices.
Or: CANL or CANH is disconnected from other equipment.
Or: CANL and CANH are interchanged.
Offline The program operates in Offline mode – there is no access to the CAN bus.
4. Desktops
Desktops are an important part of the application. They allow you to arrange your own sets of
panels, which makes the software easier and quicker to use. After pressing the right mouse button
on the tab the following menu appears:

Option Description
New desktop Create a new desktop
Duplicate Duplicate a desktop. This option creates a new desktop and copies into it
the contents of a selected one
Delete Delete desktop
Rename This function makes it possible to change the name of a desktop
Move Left Moves a desktop to the left
Move Right Moves a desktop to the right

Panels

Another element of the interface are panels. Through them you can configure the device. To add
a new panel, press F9 (or click on the Add panel icon in the toolbar). A window with all available
panels will open. For a quicker search, you can enter the panel you are looking for in the filter field.
A newly opened panel always appears on the right side ofthe desktop. You can move it by pressing
the left mouse button on the title bar and dragging it to a new position.
Each panel on the right-side title bar has an icon that temporarily expands it to the entire desktop.
When the full size panel functionality is activated, the panel bar is highlighted in green. Clicking

the icon a second time returns the panel to its original size. Switching to another desktop also
resets the panel to its normal size. The keyboard shortcuts for full size panel are F6 or Tab+Space.
To remove a panel from the desktop, press the right mouse button on its bar. A menu will appear
from which you can delete it (Close panel).
Some panels have a taskbar with dedicated icons. Same options are also available in the context
menu displayed by right-clicking in the panel field.
Right-clicking on the panel bar opens a menu with the following options:
Option Key shortcut Description
Add panel above Tab+Shift+Up Adding a panel above
Add panel below Tab+Shift+Down Adding a panel below
Add panel on left Tab+Shift+Left Adding a panel on the left
Add panel on right Tab+Shift+Right Adding a panel on the right
Replace panel Shift+F9 Replacing a panel
Close panel Ctrl+F4 Closing a panel
You can switch between panels using keyboard shortcuts:
• Tab – Switch to the next panel
• Shift+Tab – Switch to the previous panel
There are different panel types.
The most important of them is Smart grid containing all settings, tables and channels used in
individual strategies. Tables can also be displayed as separate panels. Closely related to the
Smart grid panel is the Help panel, which shows a description of the currently selected parameter.
The Scope panel allows measurement of signals present at primary trigger, secondary trigger
and all cam inputs. Calculated TDC (top dead center) point, injection time, ignition dwell time and
knock window for each cylinder are presented in visual form.
By using this tool it is possible to determine the trigger pattern for crankshaft and camshafts
trigger wheels, to check if the polarity of the signal is correct and to save the trace for further
analysis or for our technical support for troubleshooting.
For correct reading the signal inputs assignment is required. Pattern setting can be left unset.
The Project Tree panel allows you to create your own elements such as: CAN bus Receive Frame,
Table, Number, Logical Function, CAN bus Transmit Frame, Group, Import .CANX /.DBC frame.

All Settings

Smart Grid is a panel containing all settings for individual strategies arranged in the form of a
tree.
In each category there are dedicated:
• settings of variables (white color)
• tables (light pink color)
• channels (with a color corresponding to the color of the appropriate channel set in the Graph
Log panel)
• resources (various colors) – for configuration of inputs or outputs of the device
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Resources are used to configure the device’s inputs and outputs. Each resource represents a
configurable hardware component (e.g., output, input, sensor controller, etc.). The configuration
of a resource is possible once you assign it to a specific function. Settings menu for each resource
is displayed when given resource is used.
Right-clicking on a parameter causes a menu to appear with the following options:
• Collapse all – closes all expanded items in the tree
• Collapse children – closes the sub-items of a given parameter (children of the given object)
• Add to Graph Log – adds the selected channel to the Graph Log – available only for channels
• Add Table as separate panel – available when right-clicking on a table. This option opens
the table in a separate panel.
• Set log frequency – changes the logging frequency – available only for channels.
In the upper part of the panel there are the following elements:
• Search bar – used to quickly find the desired parameter. It is enough to enter a part of the
name to get all the parameters with the searched word in their name
• Show channels icon – enabled by default. When enabled, all channels and their values are
displayed in the tree. When disabled, channels with no children are not visible
• Show resources icon – enabled by default. This option controls whether the resource
configuration is visible when a resource is assigned
Navigation in the Smart Grid panel is done with keyboard arrows (up/down for selecting upper/
lower entry, left/right for expanding/collapsing node of the tree) or a mouse (double-click is
expanding/collapsing node of the tree).
Changed parameter/table value is instantly sent to the EMU PRO device, but stored in the
volatile copy of the project. Make permanent command is necessary to keep the project after
disconnecting the PC.

Help
The Help panel provides descriptions of individual settings and parameters available in the EMU
PRO software. It is closely linked to the Smart Grid panel and dynamically displays information
related to the currently selected parameter.
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When a setting, table, or channel is selected in the Smart Grid, the Help panel automatically
updates to show a detailed description, including its purpose, functionality, and available
configuration options.
This feature allows users to quickly understand the meaning and usage of each parameter without
the need to refer to external manuals.
Above the name of each described parameter, there is a blue, underlined link showing the full path
to its location within the tree structure. This makes it easy to trace where the parameter is found
within the Smart Grid panel.
Additionally, within the Help panel text, other parameters may be referenced as links. These links
are also displayed in blue and underlined, allowing quick navigation to those related parameters.
The Help panel includes a toolbar with two navigation buttons:
• Move to Previous Page (left arrow) – returns to the previously viewed parameter.
• Move to Next Page (right arrow) – moves forward in the browsing history.
These buttons are active when there is a browsing history available.
Right-clicking within the Help panel opens a context menu with the following options:
• Copy (Ctrl+C) – copies the current description or parameter information to the clipboard.
This option is available only when text is selected within the Help panel or after using the
Select all (Ctrl+A) option.
• Select all (Ctrl+A) – selects all text within the Help panel, allowing you to quickly copy or
review the entire description.
Note that when navigating to a previous description or clicking the path link in the Help panel, the
Smart Grid panel will not highlight the selected parameter, and the previous selection will remain
in place.