HP Tuners VCM Suite v1.5
HP Tuners is happy to announce the release of VCM Suite v1.5. This release includes some very substantial feature and usability enhancements as well as some major core software structure changes to prepare us for the future. We are also proud to announce with this release we begin shipping of our new Enhanced I/O (EIO) Interface hardware with four analog inputs (for sensors such as WBO2, EGT, etc.) and also, in an industry first, two scanner controlled outputs that can be used to drive control relays and/or various LEDs/lamps.
We hope you enjoy these new features and functionality as much as we enjoy your candid feedback, idea's and support along the way.
The HP Tuners team.
Major Features
- Enhanced I/O Interface hardware (4 inputs, 2 outputs, customizable)
- PCM Controls included in base VCM Scanner (no extra charge)
- VCM Scanner supports status bit monitoring
- VCM Editor allows viewing of all binary files
- VIN change option in VCM Flash
- many new V8 and V6 editor parameters (100+).
VCM Editor
- Minor cosmetic improvements and new tabs for a cleaner layout
- Injector scaling added to the tools window.
V6
- Supercharger Boost control (Boost Timer)
- COT
- VATS
- Diff Score Abuse
- Gear Select Abuse
- Traction Control Torque Management
- Supercharger Torque Management
- EGR disable IAT
- MAF Delta Airflow limits
- Closed Loop Enable Delay
- Max Torque vs RPM
- Speed limiters (1 and 2 injector disable)
- Drive Sprocket (chain) ratio
- Acceleration Enrichment (AE)
- Deceleration Enleanment (DE)
V8
- Trans upshift/downshift pressure modifier tables
- Trans overtemp DTC thresholds/timers
- additional Closed Loop Fuel LTFT paramters
- additional Knock paramters (Tip-in, gain factors, burst knock)
- Spark MBT timing
- additional Torque management
- Ignition off Fan temp/timers
- MAP Perf Tests (P0106)
- Idle IAC Airflow Fan Compensation
- Transient Fuel parameters including Warmup compensation, and Injector to Cylinder fuel mass flow values
Resolved issues:
- Change Idle RPM to AIR Pump on/off, instead of AC
- display InjFlowRate imperial in lb/hr
- increased Spark table limits
- increased torque management limits
- fix Speedometer for 03/04/05 M6 V8 vehicles
VCM Flash
- 05 Support added for many vehicles
- VIN modification option added for all users
Resolved issues:
- various new operating system support added
VCM Scanner
- New chart with user configuration, zoom and more options
- Table display can be resized with drag and drop
- Optimized scanner engine
- Better disconnect/fail detection routines
- Integrated wide band and aux sensor support implemented
- Improved cosmetics and useability
- Improved reconnection code for communications loss during scanning
- Added Emissions and Readiness status support
- Improved histogram for V6 vehicles
- PCM Controls added including various on/off, PWM and Transmission controls. Also, includes CASE learn and cylinder balance test. (exact capability varies with year/model/engine)
- Status bit monitoring capability (Fans, AC, etc.)
Resolved issues:
- Fixed overflow error when exporting very large .hpl files to .csv
- Fixed export timestamp
Ordering and Pricing
Ordering will be activated on 28th Oct, 2004. Shipping will begin next week.
Software
Existing customers with software support (thats everyone) will be notified via email when the VCM Suite v1.5 software upgrade is available for download via our customer login page http://www.hptuners.com/login.html
Enhanced I/O Interface
Existing user (Std and Pro) special upgrade price (order before 12th Nov 2004): $75 + shipping
- existing interface must be returned to HP Tuners before new interface will ship. Send the interface ONLY! Keep your cables. Just send the black box.
- Std I/O packages that are ordered after 29th Oct, 2004 are not eligible for this special upgrade
Enhanced I/O upgrade price (after 12th Nov 2004): $150 + shipping
- existing interface must be returned to HP Tuners before new interface will ship
VCM Suite Std: $499
VCM Suite Std with Enhanced IO: $649
The Enhanced IO interface will ship with all VCM Suite Pro packages at no extra charge.
EIO Upgrade/Return Process
The following process will be used for upgrading from Std IO to EIO interface hardware:
- order either via paypal to [email protected] or via certified check or money order payable to "HP Tuners LLC" included with interface
- ship interface in a padded envelope to:
HP Tuners LLC
P.O. Box 801057
Valencia, Ca 91380-1057
- When you ship your interface you MUST include your full name, e-mail address, phone # and return ship to address in CLEAR PRINT with your interface. Also, information sent via e-mail conversations will NOT be used for processing. You MUST include all relevant information with your shipment to us.
- please register or insure your shipment as lost interfaces will not be replaced.
- returned interfaces will be checked before new interface ships.
Shipping charges are as follows:
- US$10
- Canada $15
- all other places please email [email protected]
Once again, thanks for your continued support!!
HP Tuners.