Issue 0.

4 August 2004

TransLink V2
User Guide
Operating instructions and fault finding guide for
TransLink V2 (PSECU Mk4 and 5 Service Tool)
running on a PC

Contents Page

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
2. Care & Safety................................................................................................................ 2
3. Installing TransLink V2.................................................................................................. 2
4. Starting TransLink V2 Manually .................................................................................... 2
5. TransLink V2 Overview ................................................................................................. 2
6. TransLink V2 Menu Bar ................................................................................................ 3
7. Settings & Information Page ......................................................................................... 3
8. System Status Page......................................................................................................4
9. Solenoid identification Page ....................................................................................... 5
10. Solenoid Testing Page ............................................................................................... 5
11. Help Page ..................................................................................................................6
12. Hints & Tips................................................................................................................ 6

1. Introduction PSECU Mk1 & Mk 2 (in 18-Way housing) require

a dedicated Handheld Test Unit (892/00943).
TransLink V2 is a PC based Diagnostics Tool PSECU Mk3 (in 36-Way housing) requires either
designed to be an easy fault finding tool for the “PSECUD” (728/90031) or the PSION Handheld
Service Engineer. TransLink V2 employs the Computer (892/00943).
graphical strengths of the Windows 9x operating
environment to simplify electrical fault finding Note: This software is intended for use on IBM
within the transmission control system. Compatible Personal Computers (PCs) running
Windows 95 or later and is not compatible with
TransLink is only intended for use with the Mark 4 either earlier versions of Windows 3.x or with
and 5 version of the 18 and 36 way Powershift Windows2000 or Windows NT
Controller (PSECU Mk4) and does not support
previous versions of Powershift Controllers (i.e.
PSECU Mk1, 2 & 3).

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2. Care & Safety

4. Starting TransLink V2
WARNING
As well as following the guidelines in this Manually
document it is essential that you refer to Use the Windows Start-Menu to run TransLink
Section 2 of the ‘PS700 and PS750 Series V2.
Transmissions’ Service Manual (Issue 7) for a Step 1: Locate the TransLink V2 icon in Start >
list of fundamental safety instructions. Failure Programs > TransLink V2 menu.
to follow correct procedure could result in
death or injury. Step 2: Left click on the icon to start TransLink
V2.
WARNING
Please also read and follow any on-screen
instructions issued by TransLink V2. Failure
to follow correct procedure could result in
death or injury.

Please note that in order for TransLink

V2 to function correctly the PC must
be connected to the ECU ‘Diagnostics
Plug’ (refer to the machine manual for
location) via the standard
Communications Lead (892/00952).

5. TransLink V2 Overview
3. Installing TransLink V2 TransLink V2 is split into 4 separate ‘tabbed’
For full instructions on how to install the TransLink Pages. Each page contains a different set of
V2 software please refer to the accompanying information or function.
document ‘TransLink V2 Installation Guide’.
For easy access, this document can also be
accessed from the TransLink Help page.

If you have successfully installed TransLink and

are experiencing difficulties with getting your PC The user can ‘swap’ between pages by clicking
to communicate with a PSECU Mk4 or 5 then on the required ‘tab’ at the top of each page.
please refer to the accompanying document
‘TransLink V2 Troubleshooting Guide’. For Note, if TransLink V2 does not detect an ECU on
easy access, this document can also be accessed start-up consult the help files for guidance.
from the TransLink V2 Help page.
The 4 Pages are described in more detail below.

TransLink V2 also has a Menu Bar where the

user can access common features from any page.

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6. TransLink V2 Menu Bar

File Menu: Speed Options

By default, all speed values are displayed as a
frequency in Hertz (Hz). TransLink V2 offers the
user the ability to convert these to relative values
in Miles-per-hour (mph) or Kilometres-per-hour
(kph).

File Menu: Exit

Use this menu item to quit TransLink V2 or Most importantly, the Left hand side of this page
depress F12 shows the ECU part number and software version
number. Where available, this section of the page
Engine Orientation (PSECU Mk 4) will also display a graphic relating to the machine,
This function only appears in certain Mk 4 ECUs be this an actual picture or the OEM logo. Below
where the ECU orientation has not been pre- this TransLink V2 will display the control options
programmed and not in the Mk 5 ECU. The available for the indicated machine. (Note the
function of the gearbox solenoids is dependent on illustration above shows the ITL customer's
the installation of the drive-line. By default the Sellick machine application.)
engine orientation is assumed to be at the front of
the machine. This determines the function Two buttons are included on the left hand side of
reference on the Solenoid Identification Page. the screen with the following functions;

This menu option allows the user to toggle (1) Save the current ECU settings as a file.
between Front Mounted Engine and Rear (2) Load settings from another file into the ECU.
Mounted Engine (to alter the ID references)
where the user is confident of the machine For general fault finding this document makes no
configuration. (Notice the tick mark indicates the attempt to explain what these settings mean or
selection.) how they are used. For such explanations please
refer to ECU product literature such as the
Tools ‘ITL Product Reference Manual’
Tools has a feature to 'Find Device' used for
establishing ECU communications. Tools also
has a facility to upload and download set up data
files, respectively, to and from ECU.

Language
A menu is also available to facilitate different
languages.

7. Settings & Information Page

When TransLink V2 connects to an ECU it
interrogates the ECU to find out what it is and
how it is setup. This Page basically displays that
information. (Note: if unconnected the unknown
values are labelled appropriately.)

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8. System Status Page In the bottom right corner of the diagram there is
a grey box which indicates the status of the
This is the main page used for fault diagnosis of gearbox. This will indicate the gear and direction
the gearbox control system. The picture below that the ECU is controlling the gearbox. (Please
shows the status of machine conditions. (Note: note that this is the status of the ECU, if there is a
details shown are application specific and will problem with either the gearbox or the connecting
vary.) harness then this value may not be the actual
engaged gear).

In the bottom right corner of the page there are 2

buttons.

The lower button provides access to a more

detailed ECU wiring diagram. This diagram shows
all the ECU terminations and thus its full
capabilities.

The button above this is used to start a Solenoid

Scan process. Using this button will allow the
Service Engineer to check the status of the ECU
output loads.

This section is not intended to be used as a guide

for fault finding by identifying specific conditions.
Please refer to the Hints & Tips section for more
specific instructions on diagnosis.

The left hand side of the diagram shows all of the

relevant operator and machine inputs to the ECU.
The right hand side of the diagram shows the
ECU outputs to the gearbox.

Each input and output signal has an LED indicator

to show its’ status. The key on the far right
explains the colours.

In the top left corner of the diagram there is a box When you click on the Scan Solenoids button a
to simulate the gear/direction selector. In this box message box is displayed.
TransLink V2 shows the status of this indicator
which may be different from the actual gear
depending on other machine conditions.

The reading from the gearbox speed sensor is

shown mid-way down the right hand side of the
ECU. This is a live signal has an approximate 1
second delay on updates.

Below this the low gearbox oil pressure switch is

shown. (Note that the ECU has the ability to add a
delay to this signal to filter out any instantaneous CAUTION:
dips in mainline pressure which may occur under Make sure that the machine is stationary and
certain extreme conditions.) parked in a safe manner. Whilst scanning, the
ECU should not be used to drive the gearbox.

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Once active the Scan process freezes the rest of The function of the ECU outputs are labelled on
the screen. The status of the inputs will not be the diagram on the System Status Page. These
updated. functions can be referenced to the correct
solenoid using the top table.
The solenoid scan process then determines if
correct loads are connected to the outputs, if they To find the location of a solenoid, identify the
are then the LED turns WHITE. If an output is function you require (e.g. Reverse Low), find the
either open-circuit, short-circuit or has shutdown associated letter and locate the letter on the
(due to over current or over temperature) then the gearbox diagram.
LED turns RED, indicating a problem. To illustrate
this try disconnecting one of the solenoid As you may be aware the Powershift gearbox
connectors and watch the corresponding LED requires 2 clutch-packs to be energised to engage
turn RED. a gear. The bottom table on this page indicates
which pairs of solenoids are energised for each
In the example above we can see that the gear.
‘Forward Low’ output is faulty.
PSECU Mk 4 Note: Engine orientations may
Click on the Stop button to cancel the solenoid change between machine applications. In this
scan process and to unfreeze the rest of the case the functions of some solenoid valves
screen. change. Use the Engine Orientation menu
option to select the appropriate engine installation
If, during the scan process, the user swaps to orientation and thus provide the correct solenoid
another page then TransLink V2 will automatically references.
cancel scanning and issue the following message.

10.Solenoid Testing Page

9. Solenoid identification Page

This page allows the Service Engineer to test the

hydraulic pressure in each clutch-pack.

Note: Clutch pressure tests can only be carried

out ‘electronically’ using TransLink V2 and only in
conjunction with the PSECU Mk4 or 5.

For full details of how to use TransLink V2 to

conduct these tests please refer to the
accompanying document ‘Clutch Pressure Test
This page allows the Service Engineer to easily Guide’. For easy access, this document can also
identify gearbox solenoids and their function. be accessed from the TransLink V2 Help page.

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11.Help Page ‘TransLink V2 Troubleshooting Guide’. For

easy access, this document can also be accessed
The help page provides links to accompanying from the TransLink V2 Help page.
TransLink V2 documentation. This comprises of
easy to use Guides which will help the Service PSEC Mk 4 Engine Orientation
Engineer to utilise TransLink V2 to the best of its As mentioned previously the Engine Orientation,
abilities. Guides include; appearing on some Mk 4 ECUs, menu option can
be obtain the correct solenoid function references.
TransLink V2 User Guide: a link to this When determining the correct engine orientation
document. please note that there are different types of axle
drive-heads, normal and reversed. As the name
TransLink V2 Troubleshooting Guide: if the implies, a reverse axle drive-head reversed the
user is experiencing problems getting TransLink direction of drive. Depending on the particular
V2 to communicate with the ECU then this guide machine drive-line set-up an engine orientation
provides useful information on rectification. appear to change. Please keep this in mind when
using the Engine Orientation option.
Clutch Pressure Test Guide: This document
guides the Service Engineer through the process For example, as you sit in the machine, an engine
of conducting clutch-pack pressure tests using may be installed behind the gearbox (i.e. rear
TransLink V2. orientation). Where the brake gearbox disk is
pointing to the front axle. However if the front axle
All the Guides are provided in Adobe Acrobat contains a reverses drive-head the solenoid
PDF format. In order to read these guides the references are for a front engine orientation.
user must first have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Hence please be aware of the drive-line
installed on the PC. If this Reader has not configuration when selecting engine orientation.
previously been installed then TransLink V2 also
includes a link to allow the user to install it.

12.Hints & Tips -----===== END OF FILE =====-----

The PSECU Mk4 or 5 has the ability to be
remotely updated, catering for field service
modifications without the need to replace or
remove the ECU from the machine. However this
leads the remote possibility that the ECU label will
not tally with the actual ECU set-up.
Hence, always use TransLink V2 to find out
the actual ECU part number and software
version level.

One of the first checks is to make sure

(a) The correct ECU part number is fitted.
(b) The correct software version is running.
(c) The setting/parameters are correct.
To aid any correspondence the settings can be
saved with 'download setup data from ecu' button.
The file can then be easily attached to an email
for discussion.

When attempting to connect to an ECU,

TransLink V2 will scan all the available
communication ports on the PC. TransLink V2
automatically attempts to scan all ports. For
persistent connection problems please refer to the
accompanying document;

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