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Connecting the ECU to the PC

There are a large number of different forms of PC-ECU connection, depending on the model, age, vehicle installation and variant of ECU. Generally, ECUs either connect to the PC using its serial (RS232, 9-pin D-type) port or a USB port. If the ECU is USB/CAN, you can only connect using a MBE Systems USB-CAN interface unit. These can be purchased both from MBE Systems directly and from UK distributor SBD Motorsport.

For serial ECUs you must connect using a serial cable ('curly lead') available from MBE Systems per this diagram. If you connect using an ordinary serial cable you may damage your ECU.

 

Easimap 6 vR08-SBD

Easimap 6 is the current calibration and setup tool for MBE ECUs. This version includes support for generic 941, 967, 970, 992, 995, 998, 9A4 and 9A8 modules.

No MBE customer support is available for this free software download. For support and purchasing options (and to purchase this software as part of a mapping kit), please contact the UK distributor, SBD Motorsport. 

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later is required to use this software. Easimap 6 supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. You must have administrator privileges to install the software. If you are using a USB-CAN interface, it must have the 985-V model number on the label to be compatible with Vista/7. If not, you will need to purchase a new interface for Vista/7 compatibility.

Instructions

  • Download the Easimap 6 installer from here and save it to your PC.
  • You can use the downloaded ZIP file in one of three ways (if your operating system does not support ZIP files directly, download WinZip from the web):
  1. Open the ZIP, run setup.exe and follow on-screen instructions.
  2. Extract the contents of the ZIP to a temporary folder, run setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Extract the contents of the ZIP to a temporary folder, burn the files onto a CD, insert the CD into the installation PC and allow it to auto-run setup.exe.
 

Easimap 5.5 vR33-SBD

Easimap 5 is the previous calibration and setup tool for MBE ECUs. Easimap 6 should be used in place of this version where possible.

No MBE customer support is available for this legacy software download.

Windows 98 or later is required to use this software. 64-bit versions of Windows are not supported.

Important - Users of Windows Vista/7 and networked-PCs. You must have administrator privileges to install and use Easimap 5.

Instructions

  • Download the Easimap 5 installer from here and save it to your PC.
  • You must remove any current version of Easimap 5 installed on your PC before installing the latest version. Go to Control Panel (Start menu, Settings), launch Add/Remove Programs. Find Easimap5 and click Remove. Any files you have created will be left in place.
  • You can use the downloaded ZIP file in one of three ways (if your operating system does not support ZIP files directly, download WinZip from the web):
  1. Open the ZIP, run setup.exe and follow on-screen instructions.
  2. Extract the contents of the ZIP to a temporary folder, run setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Extract the contents of the ZIP to a temporary folder, burn the files onto a CD, insert the CD into the installation PC and allow it to auto-run setup.exe.

Easimap 4.14d

Easimap 4 is a legacy calibration and setup tool for MBE ECUs, appropriate for earlier systems (e.g. 956, pre v460 941/967).

No MBE customer support is available for this obsolete software. For support and upgrade options, please contact the UK distributor, SBD Motorsport.

Windows 95 or later is required to use this software. There may be an issue with installation on Windows 2000 or later. If the installation freezes mid-way, cancel and retry the installation.

Instructions

  • Download the Easimap 4 installer from here and save it to your PC.
  • Run the downloaded installer on the PC where you would like to install the software. Burn onto a CD or use a USB memory key to transfer the file to the installation PC if it does not have web access.
  • When the installer starts, ensure the 'When Done Unzipping run .. setup.exe' box is checked and click 'Unzip'. Follow the on-screen instructions.