Motec software, Connecting a pc to the ecu, Dos prompt – MoTeC M8 User Manual
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MoTeC
MoTeC
Software 9
MoTeC Software
The MoTeC Software is a collection of software programs that allow the user
to perform various tasks such as Calibration, Setup, Diagnostics, Data
logging Analysis, Upgrading etc.
The software will only run on an IBM PC compatible computer.
Different software is required for all three types of ECU.
Connecting a PC to the ECU
The PC must be connected to the ECU via the MoTeC Computer Interface
Cable as shown below. The cable must be connected the right way around
(one end is labelled ECU), the other end must be connected to the PC
connector marked COM1. The cable is a special cable that contains
electronic circuitry, a standard cable will not work.
Computer Interface Cable
PC
ECU
ECU
M4
DOS Prompt
The MoTeC Software must run from the DOS prompt.
DOS
If using a menu program, first exit to DOS
Windows 3.1 First exit to the DOS prompt as follows :
From the Program Manager menu select File - Exit.
Windows 95 First start an MS-DOS box as follows :
Select : Start - Programs - MS-DOS Prompt