The
TECgt
is designed to be fully upgradeable with respect to its software and firmware. The
software is the operating system that is used to tune the engine. The firmware is the embedded code that is
installed in the
TECgt’s
processors. Small changes in functionality can be covered with software changes.
Larger changes in functionality, particularly the addition of new features, generally require a firmware
upgrade.
Both software and firmware upgrades are available for a nominal fee on our website. To perform
the upgrade (that is, to purchase software and firmware upgrades), you will need to know your unit’s serial
number.
Software and Firmware upgrades that are purchased with a serial number that does not
match your unit’s serial number WILL NOT WORK on your unit.
Software Coding Information
Electromotive calls its
TECgt
Windows software “WinTec 4.X.Y.” The “4.X.Y” portion of the
WinTec name is the code that is used to tell what the version of software is made for.
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The “4” means simply the software version 4 platform.
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The “X” digit states the FIRMWARE version on which the software will function.
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The “Y” digit states the latest build SOFTWARE version.
The software version is displayed when the WinTec software is opened on a computer. Software
versions are compatible with the firmware version for which they are designed. For example,
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A 4.0.3 software version is compatible with a 4.0.0 firmware version.
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A 4.1.2 software version is compatible with a 4.1.0 firmware version.
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A 4.1.0 software version WILL NOT run with a 4.0.0 firmware version.
Always use the PC SOFTWARE version for which the FIRMWARE is designed. The “X”
digit of the PC software must always match the “X” digit of the Firmware!
Firmware Coding Information
The Firmware version is displayed in the Engine Monitor Screen. The firmware code is “4.X.0.T3”
The “X” digit must match the “X” digit of the software version (see above). This is the firmware version.
Firmware for the
TECgt
starts with “WTL02”. The next two digits XX are the release version, release
changes, new feature additions or some other major change will be signified in this number. The last 3
digits are the build number. Build number YYY indicates bug fixes from one release level to the next.
Example : where firmware file number “WTL02xxyyy” XX is the release number, YYY is the build
number.
Software Upgrade Procedure
As was previously stated, the firmware and software versions are completely upgradeable through a
simple software download from the Electromotive website. Software upgrades are simple, and can be
accomplished with the following steps.
1. Download the software from the Electromotive website onto a PC.
2. Install the new WinTec software onto the PC that you will use for tuning your engine.
3. Open the NEW WinTec software version on the PC, and open the OLD calibration file (the
*.bin file) into the NEW WinTec software.
4. The main values from your old *.bin file should be transferred directly. However, for safety,
ALWAYS make sure that the old *.bin values are the same as the new values.
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TECgt Manual Version 2.0
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