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1. CANCEL SELECT M e rre General Information Thank you for selecting SCT Hardware This manual will outline the steps for the use of the XCalibrator 2 The SCT XCalibrator 2 will work with the following vehicles v 1996 2005 Mustang 1996 2005 F Series SVT Focus Focus Escort Thunderbird 2003 2005 6 0L Diesel Lincoln LS 2005 Ford GT All OBD II vehicles supported by the XCalibrator I AS S SN N SS 5 The XCalibrator 2 is the one device that can tune virtually all OBD II vehicles from 1996 to 2005 and datalog them as well This includes vehicles with EEC V PTEC or PowerPC processors With a single flash device you can now flash all models of Ford with OBD 2 or CAN You can also datalog all ODB 2 and the new CAN vehicles such as 2005 Mustang and late model F series pickups The XCalibrator 2 can store up to three programs plus the stock tune from a vehicle The dealer will create up to three different tunes for the vehicle and then upload these tunes to the XCalibrator 2 The first time it 1s used it downloads the stock processor tune of the vehicle and the VIN The XCalibrator 2 is then locked to that vehicle it will not work on multiple vehicles The dealer CAN re use a XCalibrator 2 up to three different times on different vehicles but before that can happen the vehicle it is currently VIN locked to must be flashed back to stock configuration The dealer can change tunes for a customer as man2. Bookmark Start stop Scroll Shift Set logging Left Right Up Down Bookmark 5 seconds 14 Analog Cable Wiring PIn Number from analog DIN Connector Description 2 Analog Ground Used with analog inputs LCD CAN 6 Analog Input 1 8 Power Output 2 aloe Input 2 Caution Signals to the XCal 2 from external sources must not exceed 5 volts If voltage applied to the XCal 2 s analog inputs exceeds 5 volts analog port failure will result and will void your warranty Please consult technical support if you have any questions Using Live Update Live Update is a small free program that allows you to update the firmware controlling software on the XCalibrator 2 so that updates and new features can be installed automatically The program and updated firm ware files are available at http www sctflash com Live update firmware files have a luf suffix To use it download the free application AND the firmware update Unzip the Live update program connect the XCal 2 to the computer via the USB cable and then run Live Update XC LiveUpdate Plug in Device Choose LiveUpdate File and Press OK DO NOT UNPLUG DEVICE DURING DOWNLOAD Click Browse C Documents and Settings Don Desktop xcal v13 Then navigate to the location of the firmware update file Then click OK 29 1 XC2LiveUpdate XC2LiveUpdate Plug in Device Choose LiveUpdate File and Press OK Plug in Device Choose LiveUpdate File and Pre
3. then double click the icon and you will be presented with the following screens Install Shield Wizard Microsoft Framework 1 1 Setup Preparing to Install Livelink Setup is preparing the InstallShield which will quide you through the program setup process a License Agreement Please watt i Microsoft A copy of this license 15 available for printing at http go microsoft com fwlink 7LinkId 12283 Configuring Windows Installer e SUPPLEMENTAL END USER El LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR _ SOETWARE zi have read understood and agree to the terms of the End User License amp greement and so signify by clicking agree and proceeding to use this product f InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install 2 LiveLink Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please wait m Installing Components The following items are being installed on your computer Microsoft NET Framework Files Net Gathering required information XC2 LiveLink InstallShield Wizard Installing XC2 LiveLink Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for XC2 The program features you selected are being installed LiveLink The InstallShield R Wizard will install XC2 LiveLink on your computer To continue dick Next WARNING This program is protected by
4. 2 to either a USB port on a computer or to the vehicle s diagnostic port the splash screen that the dealer prepared will be seen followed by the main menu screen From the main menu screen you have the option of navigating to the following sub menus 1 DTC Data Menu You have the option of reading or clearing DTCs on these screens 2 Program Vehicle this allows you to flash the vehicle s processor as previously outlined 3 Display Dealer Info this will display the splash screen the dealer has set into the XCal 2 4 LCD Contrast this allows adjustment of the screen s contrast 5 Device Info this will display information about the firmware version installed on the XCal 2 and its current state X Ec Later firmware updates will add additional functionality Datalogging with the X Calibrator 2 The XCalibrator 2 can also be used as a datalogger that s needed 15 a USB cable a computer and Live Link software which is a free download Live Link is the datalogging software used with the X Calibrator 2 to con nect to the vehicle Using a combination of numerical graphical and gauge displays This program allows you to data log the necessary information to tune a vehicle correctly as well as save the data so you can send it to the dealer to refine the custom tune Installing Live Link Software Download Live Link software from http www sctflash com save it on your desktop
5. copyright law and international treaties Back ext gt x Back Cancel Live Link is installed once the installation operations have been completed Installing USB Drivers Before you can use Live link Software and before you can upload tunes to the XCalibrator 2 you must first install the USB drivers In most cases they come with the Live Link software but can be downloaded separately also To begin plug the XCalibrator 2 to the computer with an USB cable normal end one smaller square end the same type of cable used by most USB printers scanners etc The following screens will pop up Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Choose Not This Time Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Click Next Yes now and every time conneg No not this time Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Choose Install from a list or specific location lt gt sar Click Next or floppy disk insert it What do you want the wizard to de c Advanced Click Next to continue Choose Search for the Best Dr
6. is more than one tune saved you can use the arrow keys to scroll up down to select the tune If the vehicle has been previously flashed you have the option of returning it to stock Assuming you will be flashing the Base Performance tune choose Base Performance Press Select and the following screens will appear Turn the vehicle s key on without starting the engine The vehicle is now flashed with the custom program The stock program 15 stored in the XCalibrator 2 To return the vehicle to stock follow the above steps which are similar except choose the Stock Vehicle program F Z 4 ms Li T ri p P 1 L M E d f i PX UH EDS J Pru C Lic n it L tr Ado Ap TN ME E LI A a re Ww i wy 1 nag NT beu i me 1 The XCalibrator 2 Menus Not only will the XCalibrator 2 flash your vehicle s processor but it will also allow you to datalog to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes DTCs And when firmware is updated will allow you to change a vehicle s ba sic settings via the XCal 2 s screen You can also update the XCal 2 s firmware online with a free downloadable program When you first connect the XCal
7. locked to the vehicle once it is used On 1994 1997 vehicles that are flashed it is necessary to remove the battery cable after re flashing to clear the PCM s adaptive memory In the event that the XCalibrator 2 does not successfully flash the vehicle it will display an error message on the screen If this occurs turn the key off and disconnect the XCalibrator Reconnect it it then follow the steps to return the stock program to the vehicle You then may attempt to flash the vehicle again 10 Never operate the motor vehicle and attempt to datalog Have someone else drive the car if you need to do this Obey all traffic laws If you have problems contact Superchips Custom Tuning at Superchips Custom Tuning 134 Baywood Ave Longwood FL 32750 407 774 2447 or support sctflash com Superchips Custom Tuning products are not lot legal for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles SCT product use in California is limited to racing vehicles which may NOT be used on a highway Rev 6 13 05 18 Custom Tune Information wee Custom File Descriptions Program 1 Program 3 peesNme pe T lt
8. www sctflash com Windows based computer Pentium II or better at least 64 megabytes of Ram at least 5 megabytes of drive space Recommended at least a 1 Gz Pentium III with 256 Mb Ram Unused USB port Windows 98 Second Edition SE or newer Recommended Windows XP SCT XCalibrator 2 USB Cable A B The xtr file from your dealer The XCalibrator 2 is supplied with a an integral vehicle diagnostic port cable and the user s guide LA LL 1 A Using the XCalibrator 2 to Flash the Vehicle s Processor It is a good idea to turn off all accessories such a stereo systems while flashing You must also pull the fuel pump and fan fuses to prevent these from drawing vehicle power during a flashing session This 15 especially helpful for vehicles that take a longer time to flash such as the SVT Focus If the vehicle s battery 15 in question you might wish to connect a battery charger during the flashing process Plug the black OBD II cable to the OBD II port of the vehicle The LCD screen will display the dealer info that was previously saved and then automatically go to the main menu screen Use the keypad to scroll up and down the main menu use the select button to select a choice and the Cancel button to back out of an operation Scroll Up SELECT lt Select Scroll Down Scroll down to the second menu item Program Vehicle Press Select If there
9. ent as well For long term trims you need to add 0 5 to the reading you see if you see a long term trim of 0 53 displayed then the actual value 15 0 5 0 53 1 03 Long term fuel trims are displayed inversely to the short term trims a value of 1 10 means the engine is running too lean and the ECU 15 adding fuel a value of 0 90 means the engine 15 running too rich and the ECU is pulling fuel 12 Click on the check boxes next to PID to graph that item 2 2 0 Build 178 e RI Im Right click on the gauges to configure them for use gt XC2LiveLink Version 2 0 Build 178 BES M NEM 13 Start the engine and click the green button to begin logging When you finished logging click on the red button to stop logging before you shut the engine off You may then save the log file for future reference Green Button Red Button U 4 Version 2 0 Build 178 lt SHORT TERMFU 1000 191 000 0 488 v LOAD 0 239 1 PRESSURE DRO 39 826 ia Y Live Link Toolbar EO XIC2LiveLink Version 2 0 Build 178 5 gt Select Expand Zoom Start Pause Stop Go to PIDs Graph Out In Playback Previous Next
10. iver in These Locations Found New Hardware Wizard OEIL Check mark Include This Location in the Search 9 Click on Browse CAProgram Liver E Browse to the location of where Live Link is installed Click Next The process will repeat itself another time once the first set of drivers have been successfully installed Follow the same steps as listed above Once the drivers have been successfully installed Windows will inform you that the new hardware is installed and ready for use 10 Datalogging with the X Calibrator 2 To begin datalogging you must first have installed Live Link software on your computer as well as the USB drivers You ll also need a USB A B cable to connect the XCal 2 to your computer Connect the XCal 2 to your vehicle via the diagnostic port connect the XCal 2 to your computer via the USB cable and allow a few seconds for the device to be recognized by your computer turn the vehicle s key on and then run Live Link You ll see this screen Click on this icon to begin ED WC LiveLink Version 2 0 Build 178 2l gt POINT CLICK TUNE Ready After a short delay you will then be presented with the list of to choose from Choose the PIDs you wish to log Please Note You will NOT be able to datalog with the XCal 2 and Live Link software if there is an SCT chip in the J3 Port of the car s processor The car will not operate i
11. le memory slots in the XCal Many dif ferent parameters can be adjusted just be sure to make the adjustments and click on Accept or Apply for ExtremeTune Custom Menu Transmission Shift Schedules View Adjust Converter Lock Schedules View Addjust er Tie ale see View Adit Air Fuel Adjustment Reset Hep each item Speed Limiter Stock Removed C 30MPH C 70MPH Rev limiter Adjust Changes are made to each parameter When all changes are completed click on Accept 17 Important Points to Remember l Remove the fuel pump fuse and fan fuse before flashing Be sure heater fans windshield wipers or any other current draw 15 minimized during flashing Do NOT interrupt the flashing process once it has begun by disconnecting the cable of battery or pulling the diagnostic cable Be sure the customer knows this The XCalibrator 2 will not operate if there 15 a chip or other aftermarket device in the J3 port Remove all chips Never attempt to reflash on the fly or with the engine running as this will damage the XCalibrator 2 and processor Accidentally using stock tune instead of a nitrous tune with nitrous being injected will cause severe engine damage Running with lower octane fuel then was intended for the tune in use can result in engine damage The XCalibrator 2 becomes VIN
12. n this configuration In order to datalog with an XCal 2 and Live Link with an SCT chip in the J3 port you must obtain a blocker cable from SCT which connects between the XCal 2 and the diagnostic port of the vehicle 11 A Start RSJ xC2LiveLink Versio E ESI B EE Y Fuel Injector Pulsewidth bank 1 Long Term Fuel Trim bank 1 Rear O2 Fuel Trim Bank 1 Rear O2 Fuel Trim Bank 2 Short Term Fuel Trim bank 1 open loop flag 1 Open Loop E m WEE a a Open the various trees that are available by clicking on them then click in a check box to mark the PIDs you wish to log You can interface most wideband 02 sensors to the XCal 2 via a 9 pin round mini DIN cable avail able from SCT Choose one of the Analog Input PIDs when logging wide band data This function will be added in later firmware updates Trim Values Please note that trim values are expressed as 1 0 being stoichiometric 14 64 For short term trim values a value of greater than one means the engine 15 running rich and the ECU 15 removing fuel e g a short term trim value of 1 10 means that the engine is 1046 rich and you d need to multiply the MAF curve in that area by 0 90 A trim value of 0 90 means that the engine is running too lean and the ECU 15 adding fuel Now the confusing part for long term trims it 1 just the opposite and the display is differ
13. ss OK DO NOT UNPLUG DEVICE DURING DOWNLOAD DO NOT UNPLUG DEVICE DURING DOWNLOAD C Documents and Settings Don Desktop xcal2 v13 luf Browse eDocument and Settings Don Desktop xcal2 v13 luf Browse Erase Complete Downloading File Cancel Cancel The installation progress will be shown and it will automatically complete Once it is completed the XCal 2 is updated 16 Using Extreme Tune To use Extreme Tune first download the free program from http www sctflash com and install it Then run the program Check desired Navigate to the xtr s file Use the button Once the file is position of file location to bring up the file chosen click the dialogue to choose Customize button the file to open the tuning window CHH3 C Documents and Settings Don Desktop Customer s File xtr rie eat ven so _ o POINT CLICK TUNE Hrogram 2 File I Tuning praduct C Documents and onsDesktep Lustemer s File str Customize Calibrator H Customize COM Port Program After changes are made and you have clicked on Accept connect the ss Reset Edi Xcal 2 to the computer via the USB E M a cable allow time for the computer to recognize it then click on Pro gram XCal It s also a good idea to click on Save Files also You can adjust programs for all availab
14. y times as desired as long as the XCalibrator will be used on the same vehicle The XCalibrator 2 can also datalog all the necessary parameters for tuning with the addition of a laptop computer Future firmware upgrades will include datalogging directly from the XCalibrator 2 s LCD screen The XCalibrator 2 also has the capability of having it s firmware control program updated so that any future enhancements are just a mouse click away With the addition of Extreme Tune software which is a free download for customers customers will actually be able to make minor changes to their tunes themselves Things like tire size axle ratio idle minor air to fuel adjustments minor timing adjustments shift schedules converter lock shift pressure rev limiter speed limiter and on some vehicles a two step rev limiter can be configured by the customer When Advantage 3 0 is released it will allow customer to make adjustments using the XCalibrator 2 s screen The XCalibrator 2 is not legal for sale on pollution controlled vehicles or in the state of California Caution On 1994 1997 vehicles that are flashed it is necessary to remove the battery cable after re flashing to clear the PCM s adaptive memory Please email questions to support sctflash com 1 Requirements for Custom Programming the XCalibrator 2 You will need the following items to program and use the XCalibrator 2 1 NE Extreme Tune software available at http
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