Author Topic: VCM Suite 2.23 Beta? (Read 13075 times)

DragonSolGXP · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 12:51:26 PM »

Hi Folks,
Lyndon just sent me an update and I loaded everything ok. But I was curious, my VCM Suite 2.23 software is "beta". Meaning a beta screen warning pops up whenever I start it. Is this normal or should I get a Non-beta version?

It's been about 2 years so I'm out of the loop

Cheers;
Deron

Kelu · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2011, 01:28:26 PM »

Beta is normal, is beta since I bought it in Jan 2009.

Check with HPT to get latest build of 2.23 which has the new things in it (fuel pressure table)

tazz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:06:04 PM »

I think there on Beta Version 2.23.404 now.

elff · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:44:00 PM »

I just got a copy. Cd came with version
2.23.207

Can I upgrade that, or is it a complete uninstall/Reinstall?

Also
besides emailing support, is there a download location?

tazz · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:52:49 PM »

You can go over to HPT and email Support and they will send you the link to DL the lastest Beta version. You will need to send them your HPT serial # and possibly a new application key as well.
Not really sure there is alot if any difference for us between 2,23,207 vs 2,23,404 but I just prefer the latest Beta.

elff · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:20:27 PM »

Wow
I think it took bill about 1 second to put the download link on my customer portal
Now that is service!!!

Kelu · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:30:02 PM »

Naaah, you are just lucky

I can vouch for HPT customer support, I had an issue with my firewall and it was a weird behavior only after an update and they succeed to nail the reason even they had to connect to my laptop.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:18:59 PM »

Is anyone on here actually doing their own tuning?

I'm still datalogging to fine tune my STFT. I haven't even found a need for the increased fuel pressure. I am on the stock turbo though.

I'm at the point where it pegs the boost meter on the spike, and settles down to about 21-22psi. A little timing, a little on the intake cams. From what I've found, the exhaust cams seem about just right. Any deviation seems to only hurt, at least on my car.

Kelu · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2011, 05:04:23 AM »

I'm not, just observing and learning.

I played with the lambda and timing on dyno, no other changes on my tune with my own hands.

Critterman · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:22:47 AM »

Mine copy is strickly a tool to help my tuner. I have enough money invested into the car to make this a good option.

Kelu · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:26:20 AM »

BSS: I prefer to let people with experience to do it on my car

First steps I think should be: read, read, read, log, read, read, read, log

Restaurant booked for June 9, 2012, should I reserve for you some chair(s)?

elff · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2011, 11:42:07 AM »

Quick question
has entering a custom PID changed in the latest version of HPT.
I was trying to add the PID to use Shabby's LNF config and I never get the line for Function????

tazz · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:48:49 PM »

I don't think so but Im not right infront of my lappy to check.

elff · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:20:26 PM »

It was late, but I swear I was doing everything exactly how the video was showing it. I just didn't see a section for Function to add the PIDs

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2011, 02:35:25 PM »

Just got to the point where I can log. Sent file to Dave and he sent back "WTF IS THAT?" guess my tune is all f'ed up.

Fun fun fun.....

tazz · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:01:32 PM »

Are you sure he wasn't refering to the config file?
The config file needs to be setup correctly to log the correct parameters. If im logging something different than the other guy then there can be issues. Ask dave which pararmeters he want you to log and have him send you the config file he wants you to use.

tazz · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:07:36 PM »

Quote from: elff on August 31, 2011, 01:20:26 PM

It was late, but I swear I was doing everything exactly how the video was showing it. I just didn't see a section for Function to add the PIDs

You have to play around to do it correctly. It took me forever to set my user defined correctly but I just did trial and error.
<[PID.XXX] -/+/* [PID.XXX]>
You also need to set the units and the Min/Max the name and be sure you also have the individual PID's in the Table. Every Parameter you log HAS TO BE IN THE TABLE or else you will get UNSUPPORTED PARAMETER. Then you have to set it up on the Graph or Gauges.

elff · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:23:48 PM »

I saw that but you have to put
<[PID.XXX] -/+/* [PID.XXX]>
on a line that says function and I'm not seeing that.

In the HPT for Dummies thread, shabby points to an LNF config here
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showpost.php?p=210287&postcount=38
and states You'll need to add these 2 custom pids.

Boost: Sensor - Manifold Absolute Pressure
Function: [PID.11.PSI]-14.5

LTFT+STFT: Sensor - none
Function: [PID.6]+[PID.7]

So I watched the following help video
http://www.hptuners.com/help/demos/Creating%20and%20Adding%20a%20Custom%20PID.swf
but some of my screens look different that what is being shown.

Kelu · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:35:02 PM »

Look in that video at frame 20/38

elff · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:38:04 PM »

And that is what I am not getting on my screen which prompted me for my question
I know that is where I need to put [PID.6]+[PID.7]

Do you get the same looking screens in version 404?
If so, I am doing something wrong which is most likely the case.

tazz · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:47:24 PM »

Yup I have it.

Open up the scanner.
Select the table view.
select an empty field on the table view or one that has a parameter that you will not use.
Right click on that empty field.
Select insert.
Double click Configure User Defined.
Tab down to a Undefined listing.
Right click
Now you should have the string field at the bottom.

elff · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:50:24 PM »

Alrighty

I'll start fresh and try and figure out what I was doing wrong.

tazz · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2011, 05:01:52 PM »

Screen shot.

elff · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2011, 05:06:13 PM »

I wonder if my secondary window isn't expanded all the way

I'll check again

thanks for verifying

elff · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2011, 05:53:50 PM »

I figured it out
Adding a custom PID is a little different than the video so I was in the wrong area.

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Author Topic: VCM Suite 2.23 Beta? (Read 13075 times)