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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

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

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2. Care & Safety
WARNING
As well as following the guidelines in this
document it is essential that you refer to
Section 2 of the ‘PS700 and PS750 Series
Transmissions’ Service Manual (Issue 7) for a
list of fundamental safety instructions. Failure
to follow correct procedure could result in
death or injury.
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.
3. Installing TransLink V2
For full instructions on how to install the TransLink
V2 software please refer to the accompanying
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
to communicate with a PSECU Mk4 or 5 then
please refer to the accompanying document
‘TransLink V2 Troubleshooting Guide’. For
easy access, this document can also be accessed
from the TransLink V2 Help page.
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4. Starting TransLink V2
Manually
Use the Windows Start-Menu to run TransLink
V2.
Step 1: Locate the TransLink V2 icon in Start >
Programs > TransLink V2 menu.
Step 2: Left click on the icon to start TransLink
V2.
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
TransLink V2 is split into 4 separate ‘tabbed’
Pages. Each page contains a different set of
information or function.
The user can ‘swap’ between pages by clicking
on the required ‘tab’ at the top of each page.
Note, if TransLink V2 does not detect an ECU on
start-up consult the help files for guidance.
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
depress F12
Engine Orientation (PSECU Mk 4)
This function only appears in certain Mk 4 ECUs
where the ECU orientation has not been pre-
programmed and not in the Mk 5 ECU. The
function of the gearbox solenoids is dependent on
the installation of the drive-line. By default the
engine orientation is assumed to be at the front of
the machine. This determines the function
reference on the Solenoid Identification Page.
Most importantly, the Left hand side of this page
shows the ECU part number and software version
number. Where available, this section of the page
will also display a graphic relating to the machine,
be this an actual picture or the OEM logo. Below
this TransLink V2 will display the control options
available for the indicated machine. (Note the
illustration above shows the ITL customer's
Sellick machine application.)
Two buttons are included on the left hand side of
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
This is the main page used for fault diagnosis of
the gearbox control system. The picture below
shows the status of machine conditions. (Note:
details shown are application specific and will
vary.)
In the bottom right corner of the diagram there is
a grey box which indicates the status of the
gearbox. This will indicate the gear and direction
that the ECU is controlling the gearbox. (Please
note that this is the status of the ECU, if there is a
problem with either the gearbox or the connecting
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
dips in mainline pressure which may occur under
certain extreme conditions.)
CAUTION:
Make sure that the machine is stationary and
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 screen. The status of the inputs will not be
updated.
The solenoid scan process then determines if
correct loads are connected to the outputs, if they
are then the LED turns WHITE. If an output is
either open-circuit, short-circuit or has shutdown
(due to over current or over temperature) then the
LED turns RED, indicating a problem. To illustrate
this try disconnecting one of the solenoid
connectors and watch the corresponding LED
turn RED.
In the example above we can see that the
‘Forward Low’ output is faulty.
Click on the Stop button to cancel the solenoid
scan process and to unfreeze the rest of the
screen.
If, during the scan process, the user swaps to
another page then TransLink V2 will automatically
cancel scanning and issue the following message.
9. Solenoid identification Page
This page allows the Service Engineer to easily
identify gearbox solenoids and their function.
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The function of the ECU outputs are labelled on
the diagram on the System Status Page. These
functions can be referenced to the correct
solenoid using the top table.
To find the location of a solenoid, identify the
function you require (e.g. Reverse Low), find the
associated letter and locate the letter on the
gearbox diagram.
As you may be aware the Powershift gearbox
requires 2 clutch-packs to be energised to engage
a gear. The bottom table on this page indicates
which pairs of solenoids are energised for each
gear.
PSECU Mk 4 Note: Engine orientations may
change between machine applications. In this
case the functions of some solenoid valves
change. Use the Engine Orientation menu
option to select the appropriate engine installation
orientation and thus provide the correct solenoid
references.
10.Solenoid Testing 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
Guide’. For easy access, this document can also
be accessed from the TransLink V2 Help page.
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11.Help Page ‘TransLink V2 Troubleshooting Guide’. For

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

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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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