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R-Tune+Driver Installation, Connecting To ECU and Commands: Document Version Release Date

This document provides instructions for installing R-Tune+Driver software to connect with PowerTRONIC ECUs for tuning. Key steps include downloading and extracting the latest versions of R-Tune and USB drivers, identifying the correct COM port, and using commands like Send, Receive, and Burn within R-Tune to transfer maps between the PC and ECU. The R-Tune interface allows viewing and editing fuel and ignition maps, with options to permanently save maps on the ECU or lock maps for confidentiality.

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R-Tune+Driver Installation, Connecting To ECU and Commands: Document Version Release Date

This document provides instructions for installing R-Tune+Driver software to connect with PowerTRONIC ECUs for tuning. Key steps include downloading and extracting the latest versions of R-Tune and USB drivers, identifying the correct COM port, and using commands like Send, Receive, and Burn within R-Tune to transfer maps between the PC and ECU. The R-Tune interface allows viewing and editing fuel and ignition maps, with options to permanently save maps on the ECU or lock maps for confidentiality.

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R-Tune+Driver Installation, Connecting to ECU and Commands

Document Version 1.2 Release Date 04 Aug 2021

Application information Generic

Vehicle Not Applicable

Model Not Applicable

Year of manufacture Not Applicable

PowerTRONIC application All PowerTRONIC ECUs, From Version 2, Firmware version F.3.x onward

Note:

● Read through all instructions before installation and use.


● Ensure that the bike is switched off and the key is out of the ignition before proceeding with the
installation.
● Some parts of the bikes might be hot/sharp and may cause burns/cuts. Proceed with extreme
caution or wait until the bike has cooled down. Always wear safety gloves.
● When the installation is complete, make sure to secure the wiring loom away from the movable parts
or components which tends to heat up during the normal operation of the vehicle at any chance.
● PowerTRONIC is intended for motorsport use on a closed course, please check with your local laws
before using this product. Race Dynamics / PowerTRONIC is not liable for consequences arising out
of using the product.

Support

Call/Whatsapp: +91 99162 29292 / +91 80409 29292


E-Mail: support@powertronicECU.com
Website: www.powertronicECU.com

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The PowerTRONIC is an open user tunable piggyback ECU. You can either use the provided maps, download
maps from our website or create your own maps using the R-Tune tuning software.

R-Tune user interface

Requirements
1) Minimum Recommended system configuration OPERATING SYSTEM: WINDOWS 7/8/10
2) Microsoft .NET framework latest version pre-installed
3) RAM 512 MB (minimum)
4) USB Type A port
5) Stable internet connection
6) Any file extracting software pre-installed ex: Winrar, Winzip, 7Zip (Mandatory)

General information:
1) Uninstall any previous versions of R-Tune before proceeding.
2) Microsoft .NET framework must be installed on the PC without which R-Tune cannot be installed.
3) PowerTRONIC is a USB powered device, so it does not need to be connected to a vehicle or specifically
turned on to establish communication with the computer.
4) The setup automatically places a shortcut to R-TUNE on your desktop.
5) Sometimes the system or installed antivirus does not allow you to download the software setup or the
installation process. Temporarily disable the antivirus till the installation process is over.

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Downloading R-Tune

To download and install R-Tune software, follow the instructions

1. Go to https://powertronicecu.com/ and select the Downloads option.

2. Click on the Download R-Tune menu to download the latest version of R-Tune setup file. To Download
the R-Tune USB drivers, click on Download drivers.

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R-Tune Installation
3. Go to the folder where the software setup and driver files were installed. Preferably create a new folder
and move the files to the new folder.

4. To install the software, double click on the set up file downloaded and follow the installation wizard to
complete the installation process.

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5. Open/Extract (using WinZip/WinRAR/7 Zip etc) the CP210x_Windows_Drivers file.

5.1 If you have WinRAR, right click on the file and select Extract Here

5.2 If you are using WinZip, right click on the file and select the WinZip option, then select Unzip to here.

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5.3 If you are using 7 Zip right click on the file and select the 7 Zip option, then select Extract Here.

6. To install drivers, open the extracted folder, then double click CP210xVCPInstaller_x64 (for 64bit
system) or CP210xVCPInstaller_x86 (for 32bit system) depending on your system configuration.

Refer figure below. Follow the instructions by Driver Installer Wizard

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Note: To check whether your computer is 32 or 64 bit configuration,

1) Right click on My Computer or This PC desktop icon and click on Properties and check
System type.(Refer image below)

2) Go to Settings and select the About option.


3) Right Click anywhere This PC option in your file manager and check System type

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Connecting R-Tune to ECU

6. Open the R-Tune software by double clicking the icon on the desktop of the PC.

7. With the PowerTRONIC connected to your bike, use the USB cable and connect it to the PC

8. Identify the correct COM Port in Device Manager and locate the same COM Port in the RTune software
before clicking on Connect. Refresh the list if necessary by clicking the Refresh button [ ]. Refer Figure
below

(To check your com port number, go to Device Manager, Select Ports (COM & LPT) and note the number
on the Silicon labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge. Refer figure below)

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9. Once the appropriate COM Port number is selected, Click on Connect.

10. The connection between ECU and R-Tune is established.

11. Click on Receive to read the data. Now you can see the contents on the ECU

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R-Tune commands
1) Send Command
Sends the content of the maps on the PC to device

Note: All maps sent to the device are temporary, they are erased and
previously stored maps on the device are loaded on every power in
sequence. “Burn” has to be clicked to make any map sent to the
device permanent.

2) Receive Command
Reads the contents on the device and displays on the PC.

3) Burn Command
Used to store the map permanently on the device

Important note: Please turn off the bike before clicking Burn
command.

4) Lock + Burn Command


If you press Lock+Burn, the values and parameters are
read-protected for confidentiality purposes. The values on the fuel
and ignition table will automatically appear as 0 so that the values
are not visible to any other.

Important Note: Before enabling the Lock+Burn feature, make sure


you have saved the map in your computer file folder. If you want to
see the values back on the ECU, you need to reload the same map
(which you have saved in your file folder), but this time you need to SEND and BURN instead.

---/End of Document/---

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